Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Samuel Mitchill
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01737 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 1, 1806 Pagination: Order a Copy
President Jefferson sends New York Senator Mitchill an enclosed letter (not included) regarding a case involving General John Armstrong. He asks if the Tripoline Treaty experiences delay in the Senate. One full length seated engraving of Jefferson included.
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