1Thomas Whittemore to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 14 August 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
We are in this town ( Milford ) a body of coarse farmers, but true Republicans. The Oration I send you I delivered at the earnest request of my townsmen. Had I had more than 24 hours to prepare it, I could have bestowed more labour for elegance of composition. But such as it is, agreeably to the warm solicitations of those who heard it, I have presented to the world, and this copy, Hon. Sir,...