Politician and financial genius responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. ALS, one page, 8 x 8.75, Treasury Department, March 31, 1802. Letter to Charles Simmons. In full: “Under my present impression, it does not appear to me that Mr. Nelson’s claim should be paid by the United States. Yet I wish not to give an opinion without knowing the grounds of his application; and should I still continue afterwards to differ with him in opinion, I will, if he shall desire it, submit his claim to the Attorney General.” Intersecting folds, a few small fold separations, and scattered light toning, mainly to folds and edges, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
