To Thomas Jefferson from José Ignacio de Viar, 25 December 1790
From José Ignacio de Viar
New York 25th. Decr. 1790
Sir
My present indisposition of Rehumatic pains deprives me of the pleasure of seeing you for Christmass, as I wished; for which Reason I benefit of the only means of writing to wish you with all happiness the Compliments of the Season.
I am with sentiments of the most perfect Respect & esteem, Sir Your most obedient, and most humble Servant
Joseph Ignats. Viar
RC (DNA: RG 59, NFL); endorsed by TJ as received 28 Dec. 1790 and so recorded in SJL.