1To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 15 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned to day from Amsterdam. An express which arrived here a few hours ago from Paris brings a continuation of the horrid accounts for which the letters by the last post of the 10th had prepared us. I don’t doubt you will be informed in the most expeditious way of these distressing events, by M. Morris. Still I can not forbear by way of greater certainty inclosing you a copy of the decree...
2To Thomas Jefferson from George Wythe, 15 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you lately, kind sir, begging the favour of you to direct in every thing about the seal, and undertaking to add twenty pounds to the money allowed for it by the general assembly. The smallest size will be most convenient; and perhaps the figures may be represented on a small as well as on a large one. I pray you to remember me affectionately to all your family, and that you will...