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
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.
1. Remainder of dateline adjacent to closing.
Index Entries
- Campbell, William (1745–81); defense of search
- Jefferson, Thomas; Public Service; as governor of Va. search
- Preston, William Campbell; and legacy of W. Campbell search
- Preston, William Campbell; Defense of William Campbell search
- Preston, William Campbell; letter from search
- Revolutionary War; and legacy of W. Campbell search