1From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Truxtun, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favor of the 18th. covering your commission for the purpose of inspection. altho’ this communication was expressly made to me in my private character, yet as it is only as a public officer that my opinion can be of any consequence, I shall freely express [it.?] the considerations urged in your letter are undoubtedly weighty and bear with force on the question of...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Truxtun, 4 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Capt Truxton and his thanks for the pamphlet of mr Hoppe on the improved Sextant, which his late return to the seat of government and immersion into other business waiting for him, has not permitted him yet to look into. having recieved half a dozen copies from the author , and supposing from mr Hoppe’s letter to Capt Truxton that a single copy only...