1Kimber & Conrad to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
We are engaged in the Publication of a work of the first Character and importance, which has recently appeared in London , edited by John Pinkerton , Author of Modern Geography &c. The prospectus , which developes the Plan the Author has pursued, we have directed to be handed to thee with this note, by John Hellings who is engaged in obtaining subscribers; and as the undertaking is a very...