Mary Randolph (1762–1828) to Thomas Jefferson Randolph
| My dear Jefferson | August 24—1826— |
The anxiety I feel on account of my beloved Sister, and my intire ignorance of every thing relating to the family except what I have seen in the news papers, induces me to ask the favor of you to give me a full and circumstantial detail of their situation. You know I feel a deep interest in every thing concerning them. Not knowing that the family had removed from ashton, I directed a letter for Lucy to the Everettesville office, and sent a small pot of currant jelly, either to be left at that office, or in the care of George Lewis Student of law at the University. Will you inquire for them and have them sent to the place of destination. What has T.E.R. done with Ashton? An apology would be necessary to any other Person who was so completely occupied with business of the highest importance, but I am assured of my dear Jeffersons willingness to minister to my comfortable feelings.