1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Stone, 10 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg you will do me the Honor of accepting the inclosed Publications, I am emboldened to take this Liberty from the great attention you give to the Science of Agriculture, in the Practice of which, I have devoted the most considerable part of my Life; I most heartily wish you Health to pursue the objects, which so happily for your Country, you have adopted. I have the Honor to be Sir, Your...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Stone, 16 March 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
You will probably be surprised at the receipt of a letter from one who has been so long withdrawn from your notice, but who still retains a proper sense of that worth with which his service with you in Congress brought him acquainted. There resides within the limits of your state a Mr. Overton Carr, formerly of this country, whose opinions, or conduct, or some other circumstances have...