THOMAS JEFFERSON, Washington, to WILLIAM PELHAM.

Scope and content:

T. J. thanks Pelham for his specimen passages written in several phonetic alphabets and notes Voltaire's efforts to reform the French language. He asks Pelham to send him Austin's book on the human character of Jesus. Also included is a notebook, 1808, of sample alphabets sent by Pelham to T. J.

Physical description:
ALS. 1 pp. With: AD (bound volume). 30 pp.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
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