Philadelphia, January,
1783.
Dear Sir,
It gives me real concern that I have been here several days,
and so closely engaged that I have not been able to pay you the respect of a letter,
and to assure you that I hold among my most estimable acquaintances, that which
I had the pleasure of contracting with you at this place. I am the more
concerned, as expecting to leave this place on Tuesday next, I might have been
gratified by the carrying letters from you to Mr. and Mrs. Jay. Perhaps it may
not yet be too late. * *
I beg you to accept my sincere wishes for your happiness,
and believe me very really,
Dear sir, your most obedient,
And most humble
friend and servant,
Th. Jefferson.
SOURCE: Theodore Sedgwick, A Memoir of the Life of William Livingston, p. 373
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