1Thomas 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...
2Thomas 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