1Thomas Jefferson to William Paxton, 29 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I should long ago have answered your friendly lette r of Aug. 4. but that it was my intention soon after that to go to Bedford , and while there to visit the Natural bridge . but my journey was retarded till late in November and the winter set in so early, that in my state of feeble health, I was obliged to decline crossing the mountain. in the summer & autumn of the ensuing year I intend to...
2Thomas Jefferson to William Paxton, 1 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose to you a letter to mr Ochiltree, Leyburn , because I wish you to be informed of it’s contents, and when read I will pray you co to contrive it to him by any safe opportunity. After parting with you at the Natural bridge a little reflection may made me sensible that the sum of 5.D. which you named as your fee could not possibly be even the legal fee. I have here turn d to the fee-law...