1From Thomas Jefferson to James Currie, 27 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 5. came to hand on the 18th. inst. and I mark well what you say, ‘that my letters shall be punctually answered.’ This is encouraging, and the more so, as it proves to you that in sending your letters in time to arrive at New York the middle of the month when the French packet sails they get to hand very speedily. The last was but six weeks from you to me. I thank you again...