11From Thomas Jefferson to Margaret Bayard Smith, 8 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments & his thanks to mrs Smith for the very fine strawberries she was so kind as to send him. it is very encouraging to see that one year’s culture can raise the native strawberry to a grade rivalling those of Chili & the Hudson. he begs her acceptance of some Oranges, and salutes her with esteem & respect. DLC : J. Henley Smith Papers.
12From Thomas Jefferson to James Steptoe, 8 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson having occasion to inclose some money to Hugh Chisolm at Poplar forest takes the liberty of giving it the protection of mr Steptoe’s cover. supposing that Lt. Pike’s journey up the Missisipi & his map may be acceptable to mr Steptoe, he incloses him a copy of each, and salutes him with friendship & respect. MHi : Coolidge Collection.