1From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, 9 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
An extraordinary press of business has prevented my sooner acknoleging the reciept of your favor of Oct. 16. the articles from New Orleans were safely recieved, and I now with thankfulness inclose the 20 D. 75 c you had been so kind as to pay on that account. a few days before my return to this place two other pipes of Brazil wine had come to hand. this is the first occasion I have had to...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph, [before 10 November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
How do you do my dear Grand papa I thank you for the picture You sent me. All my Sisters have got the Hooping cough, Virginia has got a very bad cold. I hope you will bring me some books my dear grand papa I thank you. when I was writing the children made such a noise I could not write well. your affectionate Grand daughter Make haste & come home to see us. & all our books [are in?] the press...