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Letter from Prince Edward and Watkins, Henry E. to Thomas Jefferson. Back of letter.

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Citation

Prince Edward and Watkins, Henry E.. 1818. “Letter from Prince Edward and Watkins, Henry E. to Thomas Jefferson. Back of letter..” Special Collections, USDA National Agricultural Library. Accessed December 6, 2025, https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/items/show/513.

Transcription

[Addressed:] Thomas Jefferson Esq[ui]re Virginia

[Indorsed:] Watkins Henry B. Nov. 27.18