ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 31, 1807. Letter to a gentleman, written while serving as secretary of state under President Thomas Jefferson. In part: “Thank you for your attention to the articles expressed to me from Lisbon…I must ask you proceed according to the rules in such cases, and to let me know the amount which is to be remitted…As the articles for the President and others are all addressed to me it will be best to let all the duties etc to be included with mine, and the articles sent to me also.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with two tape-repaired separations at right edge, mounting remnants to the upper right, and various toning and soiling. This was a trying period for Washington, particularly for the president and secretary of state—the British were suppressing US trade with France and had just announced that they would continue the policy of impressing men on American ships who were thought to be British deserters. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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