1Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Seeing no prospect of an opportunity by water soon, have asked the favor of Co l Randolph to allow his servant to take up a small Box for you, which has been detained here with the Cement for a considerable time waiting a conveyance. Understanding that you have been much afflicted with the Rheumatism lately, mentioned it to my friend Major Gibbon , who has also suffered greatly with it, & he...