Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson to John Wilson, 29 June 1814

To John Wilson

Monticello June 29. 14.

Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Wilson & his thanks for the copy of his Philological entertainments which he has been so kind as to send him. with wishes for the success of his efforts to reconcile the orthography & pronunciation of our language he salutes him with great respect.

PoC (MoSHi: TJC-BC); dateline beneath body of letter; at foot of text: “Mr John Wilson Washington”; endorsed by TJ.

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