James Breckinridge to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1823
From James Breckinridge
At Home Feb. 23d 1823
Dear Sir
I hasten to say in reply to yours of the 16th inst, just recd, that I am much pleased with the loan authorized by a late act of the Legislature & will confirm it regularly at our April meeting & hope that in the mean time Genl Cocke & yourself will find it convenient to proceed immediately to authorize the commencement of operations for building the Library &c
Accept my affectionate esteem & regard
James Breckinridge
RC (CSmH: JF); endorsed by TJ, with his additional notation: “Fincastle.” Recorded in SJL as received 26 Feb. 1823.
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