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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph (1792–1848), 2 October 1809

To Thomas Mann Randolph (1792–1848)

Monticello Oct. 2. 09.

Dear Sir

Your favor of Sep. 15. came to hand only yesterday. I hasten therefore to inclose you letters to my two most particular friends Genl Dearborne & mr Gerry. the latter lives at Cambridge. Genl Dearborne lives, I believe, three miles from Boston, but comes to his office in town probably every day or two. wishing you a pleasant journey & profitable residence there, I salute you with esteem & respect.

Th: Jefferson

PoC (MHi); at foot of text: “Mr Thos M. Randolph”; endorsed by TJ. Enclosure: TJ to Henry Dearborn and Elbridge Gerry, 2 Oct. 1809.

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  • Harvard University; T. M. Randolph (1792-1848) attends search
  • Randolph, Thomas Mann (1792–1848) (son of Thomas Mann Randolph [1741–93]; half-brother of Thomas Mann Randolph [1768–1828]); attends Harvard University search
  • Randolph, Thomas Mann (1792–1848) (son of Thomas Mann Randolph [1741–93]; half-brother of Thomas Mann Randolph [1768–1828]); letters to search