1From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Perpignan, 9 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Perpignan for the miniature likeness of Gen l Washington, which he has been so kind as to send him. it’s motto may truly be multum in parvo , as presenting the greatest man in the world within the smallest compass, and condensing within it the faithful expression of his countenance. Th: J. with his thanks requests mr Perpignan to accept his respectful...