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[ Annapolis, 26 Dec. 1783 . Entry in SJL reads: “H. Skipw. Genl’s audience—European news—danger of not having 9 states—Queries about white negroes. Patsy well disposed of—my ill health.” Not found, but see Skipwith’s reply, 20 Jan. 1784.]
[ Annapolis, 22 Apr. 1784. Entry in SJL reads: “H. Skipw. Common news.” Not found.]
[ Annapolis, 7 May 1784 . Entry in SJL immediately below the preceding reads: “H. Skipwith. Do. [valedictory]. Invitation to pass the hot months at Monticello.” Not found.]
Being desired to make some enquiries after the descendants of Degraffenreid the dancing master who have something of consequence descended to them in their native country, I know I cannot better do this than by inclosing to you the paper put into my hands, and praying you to make the necessary enquiries and to communicate to me the result. Having lately had occasion to go to England, I saw...
A long journey has prevented me from writing to any of my friends for some time past. This was undertaken with a view to benefit a dislocated and ill-set wrist by the mineral waters of Aix in Provence. Finding this hope vain, I was led from other views to cross the Alps as far as Turin, Milan, Genoa, to follow the Mediterranean as far as Cette, the canal of Languedoc, the Garonne &c. to Paris....