1Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 12 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, dear Sir, for the 2 d edition of the biography of D r Williamson . I suppose we have now the full information as to the letters of Hutchinson E t c S r John Temple ’s knolege of the offices, and their character might be necessary to suggest to D r
2Francis C. Whiston to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am unable to decide whether it is a trait of catholic superstition, or something more laudable, that has produced in my mind a strong admiration of those great and important events, which appear like promontories in the history of the world, and a sacred veneration for those who have been conspicuous instruments in their accomplishment; but whatever may be the source of this principle the...
3Charles Yancey (1770–1857) to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Court of this County have ordered the building of a new Court house, and appointed myself & others to draft a plan of the house and let the building of it; I am fully impressed with the importance of a good plan, & Very Sensible of my incompetency to draft one ; and believing that you have devoted much of your Valuable time & reflection to Subjects of Architecture, I have taken the liberty...