Daniel Drew to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1823
From Daniel Drew
Newbern NC August 18. 1823
Right Honourable Sir
Incloseed you will find an introductory letter from Mattew Carey of Philadelphia[.] In this place I am surrounded with Sorcery & incantation & repeated attempts of Jeopardizing & takeing away my life without any cause or investigation. if there is one, they must admit me to be a Joseph without permitting me to witness happiness & though recently born they are endeavouring to cut me off in the bud. I beg you will interfere & investigate this business. consult Mr Gaston President of the Acadamy on the subject. I have business of the greatest importance to communicate to you. I beg you will write to me as soon as possible.
Danil Drew
Classical teacher of the institution
RC (DLC); edge trimmed; endorsed by TJ as received 29 Aug. 1823 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: Mathew Carey to TJ, 18 Apr. 1821.
Drew is evidently referencing the travails of the biblical joseph, a younger son persecuted by his brothers (Genesis, chapters 37–50). the acadamy: New Bern Academy.
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