From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 20 July 1802
To James Monroe
Washington July 20. 1802.
Dear Sir
I recieved lately a letter from Genl. Lawson solliciting a charity which he desired me to send through your hands. I had yielded last year to an application of the same nature from him and although I think his habits & conduct render him less entitled to it than many others on whom it might be bestowed, yet (pour la derniere fois) I inclose for him 30. Dollars which I must ask you to apply to his use as you may think most serviceable for him. I set out tomorrow morning & shall be at Monticello on Sunday. Accept assurances of my affectionate esteem.
Th: Jefferson
PrC (DLC); at foot of text: “Govr. Monroe”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. MS facsimile in Dallas Auction Gallery, 6 Sep. 2015, Lot 194.
LETTER FROM GENL. LAWSON: Robert Lawson to TJ, 10 July. TJ responded through Monroe to Lawson’s previous APPLICATION for aid (Vol. 34:398–9).
POUR LA DERNIERE FOIS: for the last time.
On 20 July, TJ recorded in his financial account book that a payment of 30. DOLLARS in charity for Lawson had been enclosed to Monroe (, 2:1078).