Wythe to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1800

"Wythe to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1800." Image from the Library of Congress, The Thomas Jefferson Papers.

G. Wythe to T. Jefferson
    After the seventh decad [sic] of my years began i learned to write with the left hand, as you may see by this specimen, and that with ease although slowly. yet if I write were painful, I should, before this time, have answered your letter of 28 of february: but i have been endeavouring to recollect what little of parliamentary procedings i formerly knew, and find myself unable to give information on the questions which you propounded. adieu, my best friend. 1- of april, 1800.