U.S. Presidents & First Ladies
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, born in 1743, was the third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. A prominent Founding Father, he advocated for individual rights and limited government. Jefferson expanded the nation through the Louisiana Purchase and promoted agrarianism. After serving two terms, he retired in 1809, leaving a significant legacy in American history.
Washington March 8, 1806
Sir,
You some time ago were so kind as to enclose me Capt. Bede Clement’s receipt of Feb. 7 for a box directed to me from Marseilles, which promised to deliver the same at Washington. Hearing nothing of this vessel, the schooner Olive Branch, I sent a servant to Alexandria to inquire for her. He returned with information that she had been there and here a fortnight ago. He has now spent two days in examining the different warehouses at Georgetown & Washington, but cannot find that the Captain left my box. I did suppose it incumbent on a Captain to give notice to parties interested. I am obliged to ask the favor of you to have enquiry made from him on this subject & to be so good as to communicate it to me. I am sorry to give you the trouble but have no other means of obtaining information. Accept my salutations & assurances of great respect.
Thomas Jefferson
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