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JEFFERSON, THOMAS, President. Autograph letter signed ("Th: Jefferson") as President, to Edgar Patterson, Monticello, 13 September 1808. 1 page, 4to, 245 x 185mm. (9 1/2 x 7 in.), browned, a few separations and slight losses at folds (not affecting text), a few minor stains.
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JEFFERSON, THOMAS, President. Autograph letter signed ("Th: Jefferson") as President, to Edgar Patterson, Monticello, 13 September 1808. 1 page, 4to, 245 x 185mm. (9 1/2 x 7 in.), browned, a few separations and slight losses at folds (not affecting text), a few minor stains.
A hurried note, regarding a letter to be forwarded to Secretary of State James Madison: "I received not till yesterday your favor of the 5th and I send it by the return of post to Mr. Madison with whom it rests to provide bearers for his dispatches, but as the vessel was destined to sail from Thursday to Tuesday next, he must undoubtedly have made his provision, however I have taken the only chance of giving effect to your wishes and salute you with esteem..."
A hurried note, regarding a letter to be forwarded to Secretary of State James Madison: "I received not till yesterday your favor of the 5th and I send it by the return of post to Mr. Madison with whom it rests to provide bearers for his dispatches, but as the vessel was destined to sail from Thursday to Tuesday next, he must undoubtedly have made his provision, however I have taken the only chance of giving effect to your wishes and salute you with esteem..."