Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) To: George Wythe.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07949 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1799/05/29 Pagination: 1 p + docket. 18.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Letter of thanks.
Th: Jefferson to G. Wythe. Monticello May 29.99
In order to [illegible] you, my very dear & antient friend from the trouble of the volumes I sent you in 96. I have desired my friend & relation George Jefferson to call receive them if you have no further use for them. he is to get them bound. I think I had arranged them into volume, & labelled [sic] each, but that in a subsequent letter to you. I wished a change of some of the labels. I inclose [sic] him a copy of that letter; so that I am in hopes he will be able to direct the binding without troubling you.
Though the different walks of life into which we have been led, do not bring us together yet I enquire of you health, with anxious concern, from every one who comes from you; & with great pleasure I learn generally that you enjoy good health. I shall fir ever cherish the remembrance of the many agreeable & useful days I have past with you, and the infinite obligations I owe you for what good has fallen to me through life. may your remaining years be as many as you would wish them, and with the enjoyments of all your faculties. a thousand friendly & respectful salutations to you, adieu affectionately.
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