Perhaps they might be willing to deposite one of each
person in every college of the United States. Perhaps they might choose
to give a series of them to each of the crowned heads of Europe, which
would be an acceptable present to them. They will be pleased to decide.
In the mean time I have sealed up the die, and shall retain it till I
am honored with their orders as to this medal, and the others also when
they shall be finished.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of the most perfect esteem and
respect,
Sir, your most obedient
and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER LI.--TO JOHN JAY, February 23, 1787
TO JOHN JAY.
Paris, February 23, 1787.
Sir,
The _Assemblee des Notables_ being an event in the history of
this country which excites notice, I have supposed it would not be
disagreeable to you to learn its immediate objects, though no way
connected with our interests. The Assembly met yesterday: the King, in a
short but affectionate speech, informed them of his wish to consult
with them on the plans he had digested, and on the general good of his
people, and his desire to imitate the head of his family, Henry IV.
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