ALS, 1816 September 18 : Monticello, to David Gelston.

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ALS, 1816 September 18 : Monticello, to David Gelston.

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Jefferson writes that Gelston's letter had just been received, and with it notice "of the arrival of my books which I have been three or four months expecting ..." He goes on to say: " ... it may not be amiss that the books should remain with you til the equinoctial weather is over, as their loss would be a great affliction to me -- they are what I wrote for as most necessary on parting with my library to Congress."

1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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