To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 10 September 1803
From Philippe Reibelt
Norfolk le 10xe. Sept. 1803.
Monsieur le President!
J’ai l’honneur, de Vous informer, que je viens de trouver parmi mes livres un Duplicat de la Superbe edition Suisse de l’homme des Champs par l’Abbè delille, 1802 in Gr. 4. avec Notes et 4 Gravures; et qu’elle est à Vos ordres, si elle ne se trouve pas encore dans Votre Bibliotheque.
Je Vous prie d’agreer les Assurances de mon plus profond Respect.
Votre Excellence Tr. humble et tr. Obst. Str.
Phil. Reibelt
Editors’ Translation
Norfolk, 10 Sep. 1803
Mister President,
I have the honor of informing you that among my books I have just found a duplicate of the superb Swiss edition of L’Homme des champs by the Abbé Delille, 1802, in grand quarto with notes and four engravings. It is at your disposal if you do not already have it in your library.
I beg you to accept the assurance of my deepest respect, Your Excellency.
Your very humble and obedient servant.
Phil. Reibelt
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); endorsed by TJ as received 17 Sep. and so recorded in SJL; also endorsed by TJ: “for office.”