1John G. Jackson to Thomas Jefferson, 4 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I had learned through the public prints, & other channels of communication; of your recent severe, & alarming illness; & the deep distress I felt during all that period, having been succeeded by the fullness of joy, & thankfulness for your restoration to health: I cannot without committing violence to my feelings, refrain from expressing my sincere gratification at your recovery; & my fervent...