CHAPTER XXI.

Pecuniary Embarrassments.--Letter from a Grand-daughter.--Dr. Dunglison's Memoranda.--Sells his Library.--Depressed Condition of the Money Market.--Disastrous Consequences to Jefferson.--His Grandson's Devotion and Efforts to relieve him.--Mental Sufferings of Mr. Jefferson.--Plan of Lottery to sell his Property.--Hesitation of Virginia Legislature to grant his Request.--Sad Letter to Madison.--Correspondence with Cabell.--Extract from a Letter to his Grandson, to Cabell.-- Beautiful Letter to his Grandson.--Distress at the Death of his Grand-daughter.--Dr. Dunglison's Memoranda.--Meeting in Richmond.--In Nelson County.--New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore come to his Relief.--His Gratitude.--Unconscious that at his Death Sales of his Property would fail to pay his Debts.--Deficit made up by his Grandson.--His Daughter left penniless.--Generosity of Louisiana and South Carolina 397