1To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blackden, 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to pray you to pardon the trouble I am about to give you, when I request answers to three or four questions relative to the American Flag, which some circumstances that have Occurr’d since I had the honour of seeing you Render it Necessary for me to Obtain, and as there is no one so well qualified to give them as yourself so I am persuaded from your former kindness no one will do it...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Gaudenzio Clerici, 2 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I happened to be at the Comte del Verme’s house the day after the arrival of the books mentioned in Your letter of the 15th August; and was immediately shewn the kind present You have been pleased to send me, for which I return, Honble Sir, my very humble thanks to You. Should we in compliance to some liberal readers have made such a desirable present to an Italian Public to what a mercyless...