Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson to James Cutbush, 15 July 1823

To James Cutbush

Monto July 15. 23.

I thank you, Sir, for the copy you have been so kind as to send me1 of your Lecture on the adulteration of food and other articles. I think it a work of great utility and such as ought to be in every family. common murders are committed on individuals only, but these wretches slay us by wholesale & with impunity. with my thanks accept the assurance of my great esteem & respect

Th:J.

FC (DLC); on verso of a reused address cover from James Monroe to TJ; in TJ’s hand; at foot of text: “Dr James Cutbush”; endorsed by TJ.

1Preceding nine words interlined.

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  • Cutbush, James; Lectures on the adulteration of food and culinary poisons search
  • Cutbush, James; letters to search
  • Cutbush, James; sends works to TJ search
  • food; adulteration of search
  • Jefferson, Thomas; Books & Library; receives works search
  • Jefferson, Thomas; Opinions on; food adulteration search
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