John Cartwright to Thomas Jefferson, 29 February 1824 (second letter)
From John Cartwright
London 29th February 1824
Sir
Books, which in the service of virtue breathe a vital spirit, must be supposed ambitious of appearing where kindred spirits associate. As such, the Writer hopes that the work entitled “The English Constitution Produced and Illustrated,” may be found not unworthy of acceptance by a Seminary of Science where “Government” is a prominent study.
In this hope he subscribes himself your fellow labourer and friend
John Cartwright
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “The President of the University at in Virginia”; mistakenly endorsed by TJ as a letter of 19 Feb. 1824 received 4 Apr. 1824. Recorded in SJL, with correct date of composition, as received 4 May 1824. Enclosure: another copy of enclosure no. 1 to Cartwright’s first letter of this date to TJ.
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