1To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 18 August 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Paradise has desired me to acquaint your Excellency he shall have the honour to write to you very soon, but at present, and ever since his arrival here, he has been under the greatest affliction, owing to the Deed’s not being yet Signed. He says Your Excellency knows him very well, and he is certain you will excuse it. He is very Grateful for the Numberless obligations you have Confered...