Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04689 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1790 Pagination: 1p. : address : docket ; 20.6 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy
Jefferson, Secretary of State, responds to Secretary of War Knox's letter about the ratification of the Creek treaty (see GLC02437.04688 and GLC02437.04691). Jefferson asks Knox whether he can invite "the three charge's de affaires" and "respectable strangers of their nation" to the signing. Also asks, "do ladies go?" If so, asserts that Mrs. Otto should be on Mr. Otto's invitation. Docketed by Knox.
[draft]
Dear Sir
May I invite the three Charge's des affaires to attend the ceremony? may they be permitted to bring respectable strangers of their nation [inserted: with or] without limitation of numbers? do ladies go? if they do, mrs Otto must be named in the invitation to mr Otto. I will beg the favor of your answer to these queries & govern myself accordingly. only be so good as have reserved for them a seat in a respectable position.
Yours affectionately & respectfully
Th:Jefferson
Thursday eveng.
[address leaf]
The Secretary at War.
[docket]
A Note from Mr Jefferson
12 Augt 1790
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