From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael and William Short, 16 July 1793
To William Carmichael and William Short
Philadelphia July 16. 1793.
Gentlemen
Mr. Blake’s departure being, by the unreadiness of the vessel, put off till this day gives me an opportunity of inclosing you the last letters which have passed between the Chargés des affaires of Spain and myself, and which probably close this subject of correspondence here. I have the honor to be with great respect & esteem Gentlemen Your most obedt. & most humble servt
Th: Jefferson
RC (DLC: Short Papers); at foot of text: “Messrs. Carmichael & Short.” PrC (DLC). FC (Lb in DNA: RG 59, DCI). Enclosures: (1) TJ to Josef Ignacio de Viar and Josef de Jaudenes, 11, 14 July 1793. (2) Viar and Jaudenes to TJ, 11, 13 July 1793.