Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dougherty, 6 October 1818
To Joseph Dougherty
Monticello Oct. 6. 18.
Dear Sir
I sincerely congratul[ate] you on the appointment mentioned in your favor of Se[p. 21. an]d if my testimony in your behalf has contributed to procu[re] it, it is an additional pleasure. I am just recovering from a long indisposition, and being still unable to set up to write, but in pain, I must place here the assurance of my friendship & best wishes.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); on verso of reused address cover of James Sloan to TJ, 29 May 1818; mutilated at seal; at foot of text: “Mr Dougherty”; endorsed by TJ.
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