1From Thomas Jefferson to William G. Wall, 2 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 8. was recieved on the 13 as the subject would require explanations beyond the compas of a letter, and D r Emmet one of our Professors was then to set out within a few days for New York I asked the favor of him to call on you, and after informing you of all particulars which it might be interesting to you to know, to assure you that your services would be highly acceptable....