17 May 1801
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Governor Clinton
Seeking advice on various appointments from the Governor. In part: "To you I need not make the observation that of all the duties imposed on the Executive head of a government, appointment to office is the most difficult & most irksome..." Goes on to ask for specific recommendations for Naval and other positions. Free-franked; docketed by Clinton.
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