1From Thomas Jefferson to John H. Hall, 2 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having the advantage of knowing any of the signers of the letter of July 20. wherein your name sent first I take the liberty of addressing this to yourself. Col o Russel l is equally unknown to me Yet not doubting your statement of his worth and wants I sincerely sympathise with them. under other circumstances I might have had it in my power to be more succourable to him, but pressed...