Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Russell, 5 January 1822
To Jonathan Russell
Monticello Jan. 5. 22
Th: Jefferson returns thanks to mr Russell for the Agricultural address he has been so kind as to send him. retired from such occupations himself, he recieves it as a mark of friendly recollections and1 good will from mr Russell which he reciprocates sincerely; and with his2 best wishes for the prosperity3 of the plough he salutes mr Russell with great esteem4 & respect.
RC (Raab Collection, Ardmore, Pa., 2010); dateline at foot of text. Dft (MHi); on verso of RC of Russell to TJ, 30 Dec. 1821.
1. Preceding three words interlined in Dft, with the second rendered as “reccollection.”
2. In Dft TJ here canceled “friendly salutns.”
3. Word interlined in Dft in place of “success.”
4. Preceding two words interlined in Dft in place of “frdshp.”
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