1To Thomas Jefferson from Mercy Otis Warren, 14 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
With respect and diffidence, the author asks his acceptance, and presents the two first Volumes of the History of the American Revolution, to the President of the United States. Perhaps the perusal of them may serve as an interlude in some leisure hours, when detached from the momentous avocations which occupy your important life. If the work should meet your approbation the author will feel...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Mercy Otis Warren, 5 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to direct to the President of the United States, the Prospectus of a work, of which the author indulges the flattering anticipation that it will accord with his opinions, and that in manner and style, it may be approved by the correct taste of Mr. Jefferson.— This is a mark of bold ambition.—Thus as usual, human vanity prompts to raise expectation high.—If disappointed, your...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Mercy Otis Warren, 31 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mrs. Warren offers respectful Compliments to the President for expressions of esteem that would be very flattering to any one much more ambitious than herself—It is true, Sir, she has not gone with the current —none of her family has ever gone with the current, though borne down by a strong tide, for want of suppleness to the system of the late Administration:—with becoming firmness they have...