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To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 5 June 1825

Sir. Baltimore June. 5th 1825.

It was a rule with Rex and Roy. to cause a vir to be Scent, a La Mort,’ that did Sir, Contre [Ciel]. if any there was so wicked. and the Battles of Marengo. Austerlitz and Waterloo. and at Saragossa, [   ] for such [   ]. Sir.

The Children will thank you for your friendly attentions. they will recollect with friendship for you, any favours that you render them. Sir.

I renew to you Assurances of my friendship. I am with true Piety.

very respectfully

Richard Colvin.

DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.

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