1Nathaniel Ellicott to Thomas Jefferson, 28 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have before me your letter of Enquiry of 24 th . As you seem to wish your Manufactory of Plaster upon a small scale I am Verry Inclined to think, that the new mode of breaking it by a Cast Iron screw firmly fixed Immedeately over the Mill hopper is much more simple, and much cheaper, but if you wish (tho you say not) to go upon a large scale, I have always been of opinion that hard Knocks is...
2Bernard Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 28 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Taught, at an early period of my life, to revere your character, and having been employed in the Department of State, during a great part of your Administration, I had an opportunity of witnessing your exertions to promote the happiness and prosperity of our Country. Impressed with these sentiments, I take the liberty of forwarding to You a paper containing an Oration , which I delivered on the...
3Archibald Stuart to Thomas Jefferson, 28 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
On the receipt of your favor enclosing a letter to M r Derieux I requested the mail carrier to enqure for him as he passed through the Neighbourhood where he formerly resided—He informed Me he had seen M r D s Daughter who informed him her father had removed to N.C. but could not say to what part of the State—She Promised If possible to ascertain the Place of his residence & gave give