1To Thomas Jefferson from David Stuart, 26 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer of this letter is Mr. Kennedy from King and Queen County, whose claim to the estate and title of Earl of Cassilis in Scotland, you have probably heard of. His chief object in going to Philadelphia, is to obtain proper credentials of his Father’s marryage. He thinks, it may be of some service to him, to be made acquainted with the British Minister. Not doubting your disposition to...