1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bringhurst, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From the esteem and affection which the late venerable John Dickinson & thyself entertained for each other, I have doubt thou wilt feel deep regret on being informed that his enlightened and dignified Spirit has departed this scene of existence. I had the mou[r]nful satisfaction of attending him constantly during his illness—In the evening of the 8th Inst he was attacked by a Chill which was...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bringhurst, 20 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of sending thee an Address to the “Society of Friends,” respecting their political conduct. It is supposed by a member of the Society, & if my conjecture be correct, as to the author, he is a very active & substantial Friend of Chester County Pennsylvania—Such an address proceeding from a real Quaker must be grateful to thyself & the other members of the Administration—The...
3Joseph Bringhurst to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The Wife of our mutual friend Isaac Briggs called on me yesterday to consult me respecting thy favour of the 17 th ultimo to her husband . She dessired me to informed inform thee of the absence of her husband as an apology for the delay of a reply . Isaac has been obliged to attend Congress the greater part of the session for the purpose of obtaining a law for the settlement of his publick...