1To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 5 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to acquaint you that the Books you wished to have, have gone for a great deal more then your Excellency marked them down in your list. The 8656 Epistola Veterum exceeds 4s more then you marked it at. The price you fixed it at, was 7/6. Would you chuse to have it? If you do not wish to have it, Mr. Robson desired I would tell you. Your Excellency was at full liberty to refuse...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 15 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Since, I had the honour of writing to your Excellency, I have heard a piece of News which is that Paul Jones has been disgraced by the Empress of Russia for a Crime he Committed upon a Young Girl of Nine years of age. It is true, As a very particular Friend of Mine received a Letter from Russia acquainting him of it. The next is that Baretti died on Tuesday last after only two days Illness. I...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 26 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
All the Books at Pinellis Sale went extremely high; you have four only out of all your catalogue. I am Sorry you Could not have had them all. Had I been unincumbered, Your Excellency should have had them. It is now Six weeks Since I heard from Mr. Paradise. I have written twice to him since his last Letter of April the 8th.—I am desirous to be informed by your Excellency if he is well, and the...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 2 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
This Letter I beg Mr. P. may Not see. I am extremely sorry to tell your Excellency that Mr. Young the Attorney has not finished the Deed; Indeed, I feel greatly at his being so long about it, well knowing what trouble you must have with Mr. P. It convinces your Excellency No person is to blame, but himself. I hope that your Excellency will have the goodness, (If you do Not go to America this...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 30 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
As I am happy to find You have not quitted Europe yet, give Me leave to return you a Thousand thanks for all the Great acts of Generosity, Humanity, and Goodness, you have been pleased to shew Me. God Bless you and your amiable family, and prosper Your Excellency in a happy Voyage to our Dear Country, and that on your Arrival there, you May be Crowned with the Gratitude which so Much goodness...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 18 July 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your affectionate and kind Letter of the 13th. on the 17th. the Day after the arrival of Mr. Paradise. His arrival gave Me an uneasiness for fear of an arrest, as the Deed is not yet finished. His appearance speaks the great care, your Excellency has done him the Honour to shew him. He is very sensible of it. He has Great reason so to be. For Myself, I look up to you, as to an Angel...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 18 August 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Paradise has desired me to acquaint your Excellency he shall have the honour to write to you very soon, but at present, and ever since his arrival here, he has been under the greatest affliction, owing to the Deed’s not being yet Signed. He says Your Excellency knows him very well, and he is certain you will excuse it. He is very Grateful for the Numberless obligations you have Confered...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, [ca. 1 September 1789] (Jefferson Papers)
London , [ ca. 1 Sep. 1789 ]. She has written “very often… but have not had any answer to My Letters which Makes Me fear you or some of your Family are not well. Mr. Paradise is perfectly Sober, but extremely Nervious, because the Deed is not yet fully Signed,” which affects him so that he is not able to write a line. TJ’s “Acts of Charity and Friendship… for Me and Mr. P. will be returned...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 8 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
On Saturday the 6th. Inst. I had the pleasure of Seeing your American Friends all well. They acquainted us that soon you should leave France. I Pray heartily for your safe arrival in America, in perfect health, and that you May receive those Marks of Gratitude from Our Fellow Citizens which your Virtues and Steady attachment so highly Merit. I feel greatly for My being deprived of Your...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 7 October 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
A thousand thanks for your thousand friendly actions during your Stay in Europe. God bless and preserve you in health, and prosperity for the Sake of your dear Daughters and next for your Country and Fellow Citizens of which last I have the honour to place Myself. This letter is brought by our excellent friend Mr. Trumbull. I hope he will meet with the attentions from America that his Merit...