1William Sampson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
An antient colleague and fellow student of mine has, in sending me as an authors gift several Copies of his political works, made it a request that I should present one of them to you; entitled , “ On National Government .” I have so recently received these donations that I have not had time yet to peruse them, nor should I willingly presume to forestall your better judgement upon the merit of...
2William Sampson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Geo Ensor An old friend fellow student and Colleague of mine, whom I formerly knew for a gentleman and scholar, sent me lately in memory of our antient friendship, several works of his pen. He requested me if I thought such a gift Could be acceptable to you to forward a Copy of that entitled, “Defects of the English Law,” and one of that entitled “ on National Government.” In looking for...
3William Sampson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 30 th Ult o And Am glad that the expression of “shortening the process by appealing to our own Opinions” came so apropos to sanction the part I had in the enclosed address to the people of the United States from the Society for promoting domestic manufactures I should be proud and happy if our Sentiments objects and proceedings should meet your approbation in...