1Charles Burrall to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16 th Ins t and to assure you that although the favorable sentiments you have expressed of my character and conduct, would at all times have been highly gratifying to my feelings, yet that they are peculiarly so at this period, when I have been so unjustly assailed; and indeed Sir, that I want language to express to you, the...
2David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I do my self the pleasure, to enclose to you a few pumpkin seeds, which were taken from one raised in my garden the last summer, that weighed 226 lbs —from two seeds, the weight of seven raised, was upwards of 1000 lbs — It is said, for feeding cows, nothing equals them—if they should prove to be of any advantage to you, or, afford you either amusement or satisfaction, I shall be gratified, RC...
3Horatio G. Spafford to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Highly as I appreciate the favor of thy friendly regards, I can but feel mortified at the length of time that has elapsed Since my last , & often admire at the cause. Sometimes I fear that the latitude allowed to my remarks, has given displeasure; then that, possibly, I asked too much, & I know that it is painful to deny some gratification. If, in any case, I have offended, pray have the...