Thomas Jefferson to John J. Chapman, 28 May 1823
To John J. Chapman
Monticello May 28. 23
Sir
On my return Home after a considerable absence I find here your favor of the 16th with a copy of Peter’s letters to his kinsfolk. of this work I am sure we shall feel the advantage when we proceed to form our code of regulns for the University of Virginia to the thanks of which instn you will be justly entitled for this contribn to it’s success, and I pray you to accept mine also with the assurance of my great esteem & respect
Th:J
FC (DLC: TJ Papers, 224:40045, 40053); written in TJ’s hand on two small portions of reused address cover to TJ; at foot of text: “I. J. Chapman esq.”
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