RC (DLC); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq:”; endorsed by TJ as received 20 Mar. 1813 and so recorded in SJL. FC (Heritage Auctions, auction 6054, New York City, 8 Apr. 2011, lot 34170); in Grotjan’s hand; edge frayed; substantially different text reading as follows: “Sir! Will you have the goodness to pardon a stranger, who wishes to intrude a few moments on your attention, and request a favou[r.] Although personally unknown to you, I have long ago been suff[i]ciently acquainted by report with your known benevolence, to hazard the liberty I am taking. Accident has thrown in my way an unfortunate wooman called Mrs Bradley, whose name she tells me, was formerly Julia Webb, and that she had had the honour to be known and reside in your family.—She is here in a state of very great distress, which however she appears to wish to keep concealed. The favour I have to request of You Sir, is that you would honour me with a few lines, informing me whether You know any thing of her family or friends, that by that means they could have some information concerning her.—Please direct to Sarah Grotjan No 77 Walnut Street Philadelphia”; at head of text: “Copy.”