Callender promotes a controversy regarding Jefferson not repaying a loan...
Item # 708643
July 09, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, July 9, 1803 Pages 2 and 3 contain over a full column on the notable controversy exposed by the scandalmonger James Callender (due to his hatred of Thomas Jefferson), this being the charge against Jefferson that Gabriel Jones had been denied proper repayment for a loan of some years previous.
It is prefaced with a report: "More of Mr. Jones and Mr. Jefferson" beginning: "Since the appearance of Mr. Jones' letter, communicating to the world Mr. Jefferson's unjust & disgraceful attempt to evade the fair and bona fide payment of an undisputed debt, numerous awkward defenses & apologies have been made..." with much more.
Following this is a letter signed: Gabriel Jones, defending his claim of improper repayment which also includes Jeffersons letter dated April 29, 1779 concerning the loan. This very letter is on the National Archives website, which also contains further details.
Four pages, nice condition.
It is prefaced with a report: "More of Mr. Jones and Mr. Jefferson" beginning: "Since the appearance of Mr. Jones' letter, communicating to the world Mr. Jefferson's unjust & disgraceful attempt to evade the fair and bona fide payment of an undisputed debt, numerous awkward defenses & apologies have been made..." with much more.
Following this is a letter signed: Gabriel Jones, defending his claim of improper repayment which also includes Jeffersons letter dated April 29, 1779 concerning the loan. This very letter is on the National Archives website, which also contains further details.
Four pages, nice condition.
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