Thomas Jefferson to John H. Cocke, 5 November 1819
To John H. Cocke
Monticello Nov. 5. 19
Dear Sir
I now inclose you 3. letters from Dr Cooper. [the] 1[st] was written before he recieved our’s, which crossed his by the way. [t]he 2d as soon as he had recieved our’s, the 3d three days after when [h]e had made up his mind. I think his offers are reasonable and am for accepting them if you concur. you will observe that he presses for an immediate answer. accept the assurances of my friendship and respect.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); on verso of reused address cover of Spencer Roane to TJ, 27 Mar. 1819; four words faint; at foot of text: “Genl Cocke”; endorsed by TJ. Enclosures: Thomas Cooper to TJ, 11, 22, 25 Oct. 1819.
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