Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1821
From Thomas G. Watkins
Glenmore June 7. 1821
Dear Sir,
Inclosed agreeably to your desire I send you my acct. Some combining circumstances have induced me to decline the practice of Physic. If my humble efforts, however, have been so fortunate as to reach your approbation, insomuch as to induce a belief that I might on any future occasion be of service to you, it will add to my happiness, to be permitted to make you an exception to my general rule.
I am with the sincerest affectn And respect yr Obdt Servt
T. G Watkins
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 15 June 1821 and so recorded in SJL.
The enclosed acct. was probably TJ’s Account with Watkins, [after 20 Jan. 1821]. On 28 July 1821 TJ paid Watkins $12 to settle his “acct. to Jan. 20” ( , 2:1377).
TJ’s response of 25 June 1821, not found, is recorded in SJL.