1To Thomas Jefferson from William Pope, 30 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I drew up some resolutions at our last Court, relative to the encouragement of home manufactures and for that purpose, the Citizens of Powhatan at a Given day agreed to—appear in a complete suit, of home Spun; this patriotic resolution of the people of powhatan, is about to be followed by the Surrounding County’s, and nothing on the present Occasion, would have a better Effect on the people of...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William Pope, 8 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just returned from Richmond, where I have been with Mr William Wirt for Several days; We had Several Conversation’s on the Subject, that you mentioned to me, when I had the pleasure of Seeing you relative to his becomeing a Candidate for Congress in his district,—I impressed on his mind; the great good, that he could do, his country; and your Solicitude, that he should come forward on...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William Pope, 14 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. William Wirts indisposition prevented his comeing up to my house, on the day appointed by himself; but I understand, that he is much better— When I go on the General assembly, we will make use of every argument in our power to induce him to Come into Congress; thier is nothing more necessary than for Mr Wirt to say the word; and he would be Elected in his district with great Ease—Majr...