Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to William J. MacNeven
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07148 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Monticello, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.9 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks MacNeven for sending a copy of Brande's Manual of Chemistry, in which MacNeven had made "valuable notes and amendments." Explains how he will use the volume for occasional reference.
Monticello Jan. 12. 22.
I thank you, Sir for the copy of Brande's Manual of Chemistry which you have been so kind as to send me, improved by your valuable notes and amendments. Without [strikeout: illegible] enough now for Sciences of fact I shall find the value of this work in occasional references, [strikeout: illegible] still more in contemplating it as a mark of your goodness and attention, and as furnishing me with an occasion of assuring you of my great particular esteem and respect
Th: Jefferson
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