Thomas Jefferson to John Campbell White
August 24, 1816
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations and respects to Mr White with his thanks for the Persian melonseed he has been so kind as to send him. he will endeavor to do it justice by his attentions, and especially to disperse it among his most careful acquaintances. it is by multiplying the good things of life that the mass of human happiness is increased, and the greatest of consolations to have contributed to it. Monticello Aug. 24.16.
[Address on the back: Trenton N.Y. Free June 6 Thomas Jefferson LLD. at his seat Monticello Virginia]
[Indorsed:] White John Campbell. Aug. 24.16.
[Mr. W. K. Bixby of St. Louis presented the original of this letter to Secretary D. F. Houston for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on March 30, 1915]
[U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Jefferson MSS. - A. L. S.]
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