Thomas Jefferson Papers

James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 11 January 1823

From James Barbour

Washington Jany 11t 23

Dear Sir

The enclosed essays were written for the Enquirer in which they appeared—The partiality of a few here, who read them, determined to give them a more permanent shape—The object cannot fail to have obtained your approbation—What has been the writers success it is for others to decide—He is anxious to submit them to your perusal—

I offer to you assurances of my profound respect

James Barbour

RC (CSmH: JF); endorsed by TJ as received 17 Jan. 1823 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.

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