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JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). Autograph note signed ("Th:Jefferson") to John Laval, Monticello, 6 June 1822.
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JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). Autograph note signed ("Th:Jefferson") to John Laval, Monticello, 6 June 1822.
One page (250 x 201mm) bifolium, with integral transmittal leaf addressed in his hand and franked ("free Th:Jefferson"), (loss from seal tear not affecting text, folds, some toning).
Jefferson apologizes for being a negligent correspondent with his Philadelphia book dealer. "I have this moment received your favor of May 11 which renders unnecessary any answer to mine of yesterday where yours has been loitering for nearly a month is unaccountable." John Laval (c. 1769-1839) was French-born merchant and bookseller who settled in Philadelphia in 1790s. In 1804 Laval became the first president of the French Benevolent Society, and in 1817 took over Nicholas G. Dufief's bookshop. Jefferson continued doing business with Laval until 1825.
One page (250 x 201mm) bifolium, with integral transmittal leaf addressed in his hand and franked ("free Th:Jefferson"), (loss from seal tear not affecting text, folds, some toning).
Jefferson apologizes for being a negligent correspondent with his Philadelphia book dealer. "I have this moment received your favor of May 11 which renders unnecessary any answer to mine of yesterday where yours has been loitering for nearly a month is unaccountable." John Laval (c. 1769-1839) was French-born merchant and bookseller who settled in Philadelphia in 1790s. In 1804 Laval became the first president of the French Benevolent Society, and in 1817 took over Nicholas G. Dufief's bookshop. Jefferson continued doing business with Laval until 1825.