Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Henry, 16 June 1785

From Patrick Henry

Council Chamber Richmond June 16. 1785

Dear Sir

The inclosed resolution will inform you of the change which has taken place respecting the Bust formerly voted to the Marquis de la Fayette. I have to entreat that you will take the trouble to settle with Mr. Barclay the several Matters necessary to give Effect to the views of the Assembly in that particular.

With the highest regard I am Dr. Sir Your most obed. Servt.,

P. H.

FC (Vi). Recorded in SJL as received 21 Aug. 1785. Enclosure: Resolution of General Assembly of 1 Dec. 1784 (see TJ to Prévôt des Marchands et Echevins, 27 Sep. 1786).

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