1From Thomas Jefferson to James Lyle, 7 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 14. was recieved at this place after a circuitous course by Washington. I have felt with deep regret my own slow progress in the paiment of my old debt to Kippen & co. and with equal thankfulness your friendly indulgence in leaving the paiment so much to my convenience. it renders more strong the sentiment of a faithful discharge of it ultimately, and I have been in the hope...