1To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington Smyth, 29 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived a few days since in this Country with a view to become a citizen—I can Scarce he acquitted of presumption in addressing you, but as you are able to further my views I beg leave to mention them & to furnish some basis whereon you may Safely form a favorable opinion of a Stranger—I wish at first, till part of the probation for Citizenship has passed, Employment as private Tutor in a...