1Thomas Jefferson to Peter Derieux, 23 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to mr Derieux , and incloses him a letter he has lately recieved from a mr Dutasta , now at New york which it may be interesting to mr Derieux to answer. as Th:J. is just now setting out on a journey & to be absent some time, he supposes mr Derieux’ answer had better go to New York direct. PoC ( DLC
2Thomas Jefferson to Peter Derieux, 23 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved yours of the 8 th and am really concerned for the difficult circumstances of your family. I should undoubtedly be willing to represent the same to mr Mazzei in informing him of the sale of his lot in Richmond , and to interest him in your relief. but I am informed from mr Taylor that you notified him not to let the money go out of his hands, as in the event of mr Mazzei’s...