1From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson Ward, 13 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The manifestations of concern taken by my fellow citizens in the difficulties which have befallen me and of which your letter of Feb. 26. is an example give me unexpressible satisfaction. I have been an unskilful steward of my own affairs. but never thought of burthening others with them. a fair market for my property was all I wished, and, could it be obtained, would relieve me from all debt,...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Ritchie, 13 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The interest you are so kind as to take in the measures proposed for relieving me from embarrasment brings on you the trouble of the letter I have recieved an application from persons in N.C a desirous of manifesting from their goodwill to me by contributions in money, if acceptable, and offering to dispose of a portion of tickets if the way of lottery is preferred. this renders it necessary...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William Cabell Rives, 13 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of 8 th instant, by the last mail, in reply to which I have to inform you that the committee of ways & means, to whom the application on behalf of the University was referred, reported, some time ago, a Bill remitting the whole amount of duties charged upon the late importation of manufactured marble for the use of the University. This Bill, in the...