Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Williams, 22 November 1823
To Samuel Williams
Monticello in Virginia1 Nov. 22. 23.
Sir
Mr Appleton our Consul at Leghorn, being engaged in the execution of certain commissions for the University of Virginia had desired me to address our remittances and communications to him through yourself, which I have accordingly heretofore done.2 Colo Peyton therefore our correspondent in Richmond, is now enabled and instructed to procure a bill of exchange on London for 4000.D. payable to you, and to be remitted to mr Appleton on account of the University; and I must at the same time request you to forward to him the inclosed letter, which instructs him as to it’s employment: and I pray you to accept the assurance of my great esteem and respect.
Th: Jefferson
RC (facsimile in catalogue for Charles Hamilton Galleries, Inc., auction 140, New York City, 17 Sept. 1981, lot 139, p. 41); at foot of text: “Mr Williams.” FC (DLC); on verso of reused address cover of Thomas Cox to TJ, 2 May 1823; in TJ’s hand; at foot of text: “Samuel Williams No 13. Finsbury square London”; endorsed by TJ. Enclosure: TJ to Thomas Appleton, 22 Nov. 1823, and enclosures. Enclosed in TJ to Bernard Peyton, 22 Nov. 1823.
1. Preceding two words not in FC.
2. Preceding six words interlined in FC.
Index Entries
- Appleton, Thomas; and capitals for University of Virginia search
- Peyton, Bernard; and University of Virginia search
- Virginia, University of; Construction and Grounds; capitals for search
- Virginia, University of; Construction and Grounds; Rotunda (library) search
- Williams, Samuel (ca.1759–1841); and remittances to T. Appleton search
- Williams, Samuel (ca.1759–1841); letters to search