Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 22 June 1806

Following the death of George Wythe on June 8th, 1806, William DuVal, acting as the executor of Wythe's will, informed Thomas Jefferson of Wythe's death and explained that he had bequeathed his library to Jefferson. On June 22, Thomas Jefferson wrote to his cousin, George Jefferson, asking him to receive Wythe's articles and collections from Mr. DuVal, hire somebody to pack them, and send them to Monticello, Jefferson's estate.

Letter text

Washington June 22.06.

Dear Sir,

Mr. DuVal the executor of my deceased friend mr Wythe, informed me that he bequeathed to me his books, philosophical instruments & some other articles, which he is anxious should be immediately delivered, as the house was to be rented in a few days. I have taken the liberty to inform him that you will receive those articles, & that you will be so good as to relieve him from all trouble & expense of packing etc by hiring some person on my account to do this. The packages are to be forwarded to Monticello by careful boatmen. The Philosophical articles will probably require very careful packing. I shall send from hence in a day or two, 2 boxes, which I shall be anxious to have forwarded to Monticello so as to be there before me. That is to say before the 24^th of July. We shall be very happy to see you there in Aug. or September. I salute you with affectionate attachment,

Mr. Jefferson

Th. Jefferson

See also

• George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1806