Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, 11 April 1820
From Fernagus De Gelone
New York April 11. 1820
Venerated Sir:
I have received the money which settles all accounts. I am happy to have this new opportunity of testifying to you my most profound respect. I hope that, even excepting the reason of trade, You will do me the honour of informing me of the State of your health. Business and difficulties only prevented me from Satisfying my wishes of being able to take the liberty to present myself to you.
Wishing to you a long and happy life, I remain for ever
fernagus De Gelone
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 16 Apr. 1820 and so recorded in SJL. RC (DLC); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to Henry A. S. Dearborn, 14 Aug. 1820, on verso; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr Monticello. Milton. Virginia”; franked; postmarked New York, 11 Apr.