1James T. Austin to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
One of the most gratifying circumstances attending the enclosed oration is the renewed opportunity which it allows me of presenting my most profound respects to the author of the declaration of American Indepen den ce — RC ( DLC ); dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 July 1815 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Austin , An...