Extract from Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes Washington July 12. 07. my happiness at Monticello (if I am able to go there) will be lessened by not having yourself & Francis there ... he will ever be to me one of the dearest objects in life. RC (NjMoHP). PoC (DLC). Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientJohn Wayles EppesDate Range1801 - 1809DateJuly 12, 1807CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryNjMoHPDLCQuote CategoryFamily