Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 21 February 1823
From Joseph Delaplaine
Philada Feby 21: 1823
My dear sir,
The enclosed letter is from one of my best & worthiest friends. He is the Cashier of the Bank of Germantown near us, & is well known for exemplary conduct.—It would afford me peculiar gratification if you would answer his letter.
Wishing you every happiness,
I remain your devoted friend
Joseph Delaplaine
RC (DLC); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire Monticello Virginia”; franked; postmarked Philadelphia, 22 Feb.; endorsed by TJ as received 4 Mar. 1823 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: John F. Watson to TJ, 22 Feb. 1823.