1Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, 10 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I know, my dear friend, that the title of American alone is a passport to your attentions and good offices. to inform you therefore who of them merit those kindnesses must be an act of charity to you as of justice to them. on the bearer mr Laurence they will be worthily placed. he is a citizen of distinction of the state of New York , correct and enlightened, and well qualified to put you into...