1To Thomas Jefferson from Elbridge Gerry, 20 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I now propose to finish my letter of the 15th, which was hastily concluded, to prevent inconvenience to my friend Lincoln. In revising your political faith , I am not clear, that we perfectly agree in regard to a navy. I wish sincerely, with yourself, to avoid the evils pointed out, as the result of a powerful navy. the expence & extensive operation of an imense naval establishment, if our...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William Hylton, Sr., 20 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I came to Town on Thursday last and had the honor to call on you, I have been laid up with a violent and new attack of Gout; which has denied me the pleasure of repeating my visit. I am endeavoring to make arrangements to go to Europe in the Spring to dispose of my Jamaica property. Should you have any commands I will be happy to take charge of them. My second son, John , has for a long...