In answer to the enquiries of your letter of Feb. 23. concerning Alexander Quarrier I can inform you that I have known a person of that name ever since the year 1783. he was then a coachmaker in Philadelphia in partnership with Hunter. he removed to Richmond where I knew him well many years as a very worthy citizen. he was a captain in the militia of the city, in the artillery I believe, and deemed a good officer. it is several years I believe since he left Richmond, but whither he went, I know not, nor whether he is still living. of course I know nothing of his pecuniary circumstances. Accept my respectful salutations.

Th: Jefferson