1Thomas Jefferson to José Corrêa da Serra, 25 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am highly gratified by the interest you take in our Central college , and the more so as it may possibly become an inducement to pass more of your time with us. it is even said you had thought of engaging a house in it’s neighborhood. but why another house? is not one enough? and especially one whose inhabitants are made so happy by your becoming their inmate? when you shall have a wife and...
2Thomas Jefferson to José Corrêa da Serra, 10 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I set out tomorrow for Bedford , to return the first week in May. I note this to you because I have been flattered with your visit in May, and D r Cooper promised me he would accept your kind offer of a seat in your carriage. I wish you could be here some days before the 11 th of May , because on that day our Visitors meet and yourself and D r Cooper may, I am sure suggest to me so