1Thomas Jefferson to John Eliason, 30 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I was sorry, on my return from a journey, to find that your visit had happened in that interval. I should have been happy to have seen you, and my family would have recieved you with pleasure in my absence. perhaps, had you seen mr Randolph , you might have obtained more satisfaction on your enquiries than I can give you. as long as he chuses to keep the mill, I should prefer him to any...