1From Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Cary and Others, Introducing John Paradise, 29 May [1786] (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered you by Mr. Paradise who married a daughter of the late Colo. Ludwell of Virginia and who now comes to that country to make preparations for establishing himself and family in it. As a stranger and man of character he would have all the benefits of your civilities and attentions; but as a man of letters, of the purest integrity, of perfect goodness, and republican...