Letter, 1790 January 15, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Thomas Jefferson, Virginia.

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Letter, 1790 January 15, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Thomas Jefferson, Virginia.

Knew Jefferson was preparing to return to America; delayed writing as he did not know the fate of [John] Paradise's call on Dr. Bancroft; now acknowledges letter from Paris of Aug. 3rd with two bills enclosed - one on for L124 which was passed, one on Dr. Bancroft for L176 is waiting till next April for payment; has written James Lyle who is empowered by partners to settle all company's affairs in Virginia.

1 p. on 1 leaf; 25 cm. x 40 cm.

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Paradise, John, 1743-1795

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John Paradise was born in Greece where his father was serving as British consul. He was educated at the University of Padua, but spent most of his life in London. He married Lucy Ludwell and moved to Virginia in 1783. In 1788, however, he returned to London. Paradise died in London in 1795. From the guide to the John Paradise letter to Dr. Warren, ca. 1780, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) ...

McCaul, Alex[ander].

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...