BIB_ID
361161
Accession number
MA 1029.95
Creator
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Display Date
1801 July 16.
Credit line
Purchased by J.P. Morgan Jr., 1925.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 24.7 cm
Notes
Docketed.
Part of a large collection of letters from Thomas Jefferson to his daughter Martha. Letters in the collection are described in individual records; see main record for MA 1029 for details.
To "my dear Martha."
Part of a large collection of letters from Thomas Jefferson to his daughter Martha. Letters in the collection are described in individual records; see main record for MA 1029 for details.
To "my dear Martha."
Provenance
Purchased by J.P. Morgan Jr. from Fanny Burke, 1925.
Summary
Discussing provisions to be brought to Monticello for his visit; enclosing "to Dr. Wardlaw some publications on the kine pox with a request to make himself acquainted with them. I shall probably be able to carry on some infectious matter with a view of trying whether we cannot introduce it there. the first assay here has proved unsuccessful but some matter recieved 6. days ago & immediately used, will prove this day whether it takes or not; & I am promised by Dr. Waterhouse of Boston successive weekly supplies till it takes. if the matter be genuine there is no doubt it prevents the Small pox."
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