1John Stout to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for several Days thought of returning your Book but not having the Opportunity for some time to Bring being afraid to intrust it to the Care of any other Person I delay d Sending it untill M r Rieves wrote to me for the use of by your approbation I return you my gratefull Thanks with the Book also knowing that you delight in instructing youth I am Persuaded that you’l do me the favour...