Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Alexander J. Dallas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02718 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Monticello, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 December 1814 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Congratulates him on his nomination as Secretary of the Treasury. Comments that the post " ... is the most arduous now in our government, and is that on which every other depends for it's motion." Recommends the appointment of Peter Minor as assessor to collect land tax for Jefferson's district. Criticizes another contender, Mr. Armstead as "the weakest & laziest man that could be found."
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