1To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel and Theodorick Fitzhugh, 7 November 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 7 Nov. 1785 . Though they were informed that Limozin’s vessel would sail 15 Oct., her departure was scheduled from the beginning for 30 Oct. The delay has consumed all their funds, and they cannot pay their hotel bill. Barclay has already helped them to some extent, but they must again reluctantly apply to him and to TJ for additional loans. RC ( MHi ); 4 p.; endorsed: “Danl. &...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel and Theodorick Fitzhugh, 18 June 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
From the frequent disapointments we met with whilst at Havre de Grace, we were apprehensive, when we wrote to you, that it would have been some time before we should have sail’d; but were agreeably surprised by a more speedy departure, than we had Reason, at that Time, to expect. However, the length of our stay there had encreased our Expences so much, as to compel us to call upon you for your...