1Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1819 (first letter) (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day Sent a Box addressed to you which contains 22 copies of Tracy , s Political Economy they are for my young man James Thomas who has been at Norfolk Petersburg Williamsburg and Richmond disposing of the books he has written to me from the lat last place that he would visit Lynchburg
2Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1819 (second letter) (Jefferson Papers)
This will introduce to your friendly offices my young man James Thomas who has long lived with me his good conduct has placed him high in my confidence & Esteem With the best wishes for your health & happiness I am with Esteem RC ( DLC ); addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esqr Monticello ” by “M r James Thomas ”; endorsed by TJ as received 4 Mar. 1819 and so recorded in SJL . James Thomas
3Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day forwarded to M r W m F Gray a Box addressed to you containing 40 Volumes which I have bound for you I trust they will meet your approbation In the Box there are 8 Political Economy and 3 American Gardener for M r James Thomas who I Expect has called on you as I had letters from him dated at Charlottesville 26 th