Thomas Jefferson Papers

William C. Preston to Thomas Jefferson, October 1822

From William C. Preston

Abingdon1 october 1822

Sir.

I take the liberty of sending you herewith—a news-paper containing a defence of Genl Wm Campbell against imputations which have recently been made upon his revolutionary services, I am emboldened to do this, by the beleif that you have a distinct recollection of the event to which the discussion refers—and that you will take some interest in the vindication of a revolutionary soldier—the most distinguished act of whose life was, I beleive, during your administration of the State government

Another reason of this boldness—is the opportunity it affords me of assuring you of the profound respect and veneration with which

I am Sir Your most obt Sevt

Wm C Preston

RC (DLC: TJ Papers, 223:39801); partially dated; mistakenly endorsed by TJ as received 4 Nov. 1822. Recorded in SJL as received 8 Nov. 1822, the day TJ received its covering letter. Enclosed in John Campbell to TJ, 4 Nov. 1822.

1Remainder of dateline adjacent to closing.

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  • Campbell, William (1745–81); defense of search
  • Jefferson, Thomas; Public Service; as governor of Va. search
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  • Revolutionary War; and legacy of W. Campbell search