To "my dearest Martha."
Dr. John Bullus was a naval surgeon and served as American consul to Minorca; Samuel Harrison Smith was a journalist and newspaper publisher.
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.
Enclosing various reading materials for her and Mr. Randolph "and a piece of poetry for Ellen. tell her she is to consider this as a substitute for a letter and that I debit her account accordingly;" hoping to receive a report on "the state of our affairs at Monticello" from Anne; relating the fruits and vegetables that are out and wondering "when you first had cherries & strawberries;" relating news of Dr. Bullus and S.H. Smith; asking her to tell Mr. Randolph that he has "found here the pure breed of Guinea hogs and shall endeavor to send on a litter of the pigs when my cart comes in autumn; asking if there is anything he "can get or do for you?."