Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Milligan, 28 February 1810
To Joseph Milligan
Monticello Feb. 28. 10
Sir
I recieved duly your favor of the 3d and with it the 3. vols of the Parent’s assistant, for which I thank you. it was very acceptable to my grandchildren & therefore to me. I shall also be glad to recieve the Tales of fashionable life when published. I had delayed asking you to forward your account until you could send me the 7th & 8th vols of the Scientific dialogues. but as it seems it may be long before you get them, I will pray you now to send on your account. I observe by the Reviewers that a IVth vol. of Mitford’s history of Greece came out in 1808. in 4to. if an 8vo copy is to be had I should be glad of it. I have such a repugnance to the handling 4tos & folios, that I always prefer waiting for the 8vo or smaller editions. I salute you with esteem.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); at foot of text: “Mr Milligan”; endorsed by TJ.
William mitford’s work was The History of Greece, 8 vols. (London, 1784–1823; no. 23).
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