1To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Meriwether Lewis, 26 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for two years past lived between two and three Miles below Louisville, and about the same distance from a late purchase made of the Indeans, lying from the Warbash River, up the Ohio. If no surveyor is yet appointed to that purchase, I take the liberty to offer myself for that post. From the long acquaintance I have had the honor of having with you, I conceive recommendations...