1From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 31 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 12th. of the last month, since which your favor of Oct. 12. has been recieved, inclosing a copy of the resolution of Congress for recalling Mr. Lamb. My letter by Mr. Randall informed you that we had put an end to his powers and required him to repair to Congress. I lately recieved a letter from him dated Alicant Oct. 10. of which I have the honour to...
2From Thomas Jefferson to La Valette, 31 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I must beg your pardon for having been so long in answering your note , but it has not been in my power to do it sooner. I send you by the bearer five hundred and forty livres, which I think you said was the sum due you from M. La Fleury, and I will beg of you in return M. La Fleury’s note to be assigned to me, constituting me his creditor instead of yourself, together with the letter of his...