I beg of you to interest yourself in my behalf in relation to the books; remember that his library will not be sold again and that all the memorials of T.J. for myself and children, and friends, must be secured now! – this is the last chance!

Joseph Coolidge to Nicholas P. Trist, February 11, 1829

Instantly we knew that there was a great possibility that Jefferson’s original books would be in this collection.

Endrina Tay, January 21, 2011