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Extract from Maria Cosway to Thomas Jefferson

Parigi Mercoledì Sera [20 Sep. 1786]

Oh I wish you was well enough to come to us tomorrow to dinner and stay the Evening ... I would Serve you and help you at dinner, and divert your pain after dinner by good Musik.

RC (MHi). Published in PTJ, 10:394.
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Author
Maria Cosway
Recipient
Thomas Jefferson
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
September 20, 1786
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Friendship

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