Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1819
From Louis H. Girardin
Staunton, March 21rst, 1819.
Dear and Respected Sir,
I am so forcibly struck with the Justness of Your observations on the suppositious speeches introduced by Botta, that I will select other parts, as specimens of his manner—and of mine.
Would it be a violence on Your feelings, or an encroachment on Your repose, to request a few lines from Your pen, respecting both the author and the Translator?—Such a Passport would do much towards the success of the undertaking—and it would not be wanted before one month, or six weeks.
L. H. Girardin
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 25 Mar. 1819 and so recorded in SJL. RC (DLC); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to Mathew Carey, 18 Sept. 1819, on verso; addressed: “Ths Jefferson Esqr Monticello”; franked; postmarked Staunton, 22 Mar.
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- Girardin, Louis Hue; and C. G. G. Botta’sStoria della Guerra dell’ Independenza degli Stati Uniti d’America search
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- Jefferson, Thomas; Opinions on; C. G. G. Botta’sStoria della Guerra dell’ Independenza search
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