1Oliver Evans to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day perused your learned discussion of my Claims to exclusive right to the use of Elevators Conveyors & Hopperboys &C, In a letter dated Monticello , August 13 th 1813 . But I have not the Satisfaction of knowing who it was directed to, for in the publication of it the gentleman has concealed his name , making use of yours to press me down in the public estimation. If I knew whose...
2Robert M. Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you, that, at an election of the American Philosophical Society , held this day, you were unanimously reelected their President. It gives me great pleasure, Sir, to announce to you this renewed proof of the high estimation with which you continue to be regarded by the Society. Permit me, Sir, to take this opportunity of expressing to you my personal feelings of...