Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to Edmund Pendleton re: Russo-Turkish fighting, Adams & Jay [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06748 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/02/29 Pagination: 2 p. 10.8 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Incomplete and damaged letter. Oblong. Mentions departure of John Adams and John Jay for London.
Annapolis, Feb. 29, 1784
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 23d inst. came safely by the last post. Your correspondent of Charles town informed you so long ago that accommodation had taken place between the Russian &Turks was a better prophet than historian. The fact then I believe, but there are hopes it is so information from our ministers on this tell me he has it from one who has that the mediation of France and great sacrifices by the Turks, for being so weak & defenceless [sic]
-cation, tho' the officers by the 20th of J-
Therefore my next may tell you that we have done, and not merely what we had to do, which, such is the present barrenness of the time, is really the most copious source of information at this time. mr. Adams & mr. Jay have some how or other got themselves over to London. Their reception was not a kind one by any means and they must have at this faux gas pas, as their friends here have been. with my materials after wishing you much the esteem with which I am, Dr. Sir
Ur friend & servt
Th: Jefferson
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