1From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Bloomfield, 5 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of Nov. 10. and shall be happy in every practicable occasion of proving to you how much I respect whatever comes from you. your position has already probably proved to you that while the real business of conducting the affairs of our constituents is plain & easy, that of deciding by whom they shall be conducted is most painful & perplexing. it is the case of one...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Bloomfield, 10 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having, a few days since, recieved through you an Address from the Legislative council and General assembly of the state of New Jersey, I beg leave, through the same channel to return the answer now inclosed, and to add the assurances of my high consideration & respect. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.