1To Thomas Jefferson from George Douglas, 15 October 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I am the person to whom you were so obliging as to give some time ago, in Philaa., a description of the Virginian Arms —Since I came to this place, I took the liberty of sending to you a copy of a pamphlet, which I called a Register — also, a copy of a Collection entitled Washingtoniana —I did not send these pamphlets to you as being of any value, but as a mark, the only one I had in my power,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from George Douglas, 2 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time ago I took the liberty of sending you a copy of our last year’s Register —It was put under the care of a young Gentleman, who promised to have it delivered at the Presidential house as he passed thro’ Washington— Two reasons made me hesitate in writing to you along with the Book —I was apprehensive lest you should think that I wished to force myself upon your notice—and, I was...