1From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 28 February 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately after inclosing you the power of attorney for recieving interest, it occurred to me that there was a portion of principal reimburseable at the beginning of the present year, and which was announced to cease bearing interest. Inclosed I send you a power of attorney to recieve it, and shall draw for it as occasion presents in order to vest it here either in purchases for Mr. Short or...