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Wythe sends Jefferson a reminder about the General Assembly's allowance for the seal and that the preferred size of the seal is small because it will be more convenient.

"Wythe to Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1792, pg 1." Image from the Library of Congress, The Thomas Jefferson Papers.

Letter text

Page 1

G.W. to mr Jefferson.

I wrote to you lately, kind sir, begging the favour of you to direct in every thing about the seal, and undertaking to add twenty pounds to the money allowed for it by the general assembly. The smallest size will be most convenient; and perhaps the figures may be represented on a small as well as on a large one. I pray you to

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"Wythe to Thomas Jefferson, 5 April 1775, pg 2." Image from the Library of Congress, The Thomas Jefferson Papers.

remember me affectionately to all your family, and that I shall be you will believe me to be ever mindfull of your manifold valuable kindnesses to me.

Richmond, 15 August
1792.

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