BIB_ID
104517
Accession number
MA 6007
Creator
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826, sender.
Display Date
Washington, D.C., 1808 March 3.
Description
1 item (1 page, with address) ; 24.3 x 19.6 cm
Notes
Addressed to "free / Th. Jefferson Pr. US / His Excellency / Govenor Sullivan / Boston."
Signed "Private" at top of letter.
Docketed in ink on verso.
Postmarked "Washington City Mar 3."
Stamped "Free" on address panel.
From page 17 of Jefferson album.
Signed "Private" at top of letter.
Docketed in ink on verso.
Postmarked "Washington City Mar 3."
Stamped "Free" on address panel.
From page 17 of Jefferson album.
Summary
Concerning a European embargo; refusing a third presidential term in office citing his desire to retire; discussing how being executive can be beneficial for those seeking self-elevation, but it is burdensome and prone to causing enemies, both public and private, for those who wish to use the office to benefit the public good.
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