1Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Cathalan, 16 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by mr William C. Preston , son of Gen l Francis Preston of this state, who in the course of his travels in Europe may probably have it in his power to call on you. he is not personally known to me; but I am assured of his distinguished talents and personal worth by those who know him and command my entire confidence. his standing in this state is high, and I believe I...
2Thomas Jefferson to Dugald Stewart, 21 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this letter is mr Preston , son of the present Governor of Virginia . he is not known to me personally; but my assurances are from such a source as secure me in taking on myself to vouch for his worth and correctness of conduct and character. he proposes to pass the present winter in Edinburgh and wishes of course to be known to those whose characters have given them eminence...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William Campbell Preston, October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you herewith a newspaper containing a defence of Gen l W m Campbell against imputations which have recently been made upon his revolutionary services, I am emboldened to do this, by the beleif that you have a distinct recollection of the event to which the discussion refers and that you will take some interest in the vindication of a revolutionary soldier—the most...
4From Thomas Jefferson to William Campbell Preston, 13 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
At the same time with your favor on the subject of the late Col o W m Campbell I recieved one from mr John Campbell of Richmond, and to him, as nearest at hand I addressed my answer. observing to him that writing was painful to me from a disabled wrist, I prayed him to consider the answer as intended for you as well as himself. I have since that however got it copied by another hand and...
5To Thomas Jefferson from William Campbell Preston, 28 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter of yours to Major Campbell of Richmond on the subject the controversy between Governor Shelby and myself has been recently published in the Enquirer. whether with or without your consent I am ignorant; I beg you to be assured that altho’ no one can be more sensible than I am of the high authority of your illustrious name I have had no agency in bringing it into this controversy I hope...
6To Thomas Jefferson from William Campbell Preston, October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of writing this introductory letter to you for the purpose of diminishing the embarrassment, with which my young friend M r Davis will present himself at Monticello to pay his homage to you I venture to assure him, of that kind reception, which is merited by the feelings that prompt his visit to you; MHi .