1To Thomas Jefferson from David Jackson, 15 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed from unquestionable authority that William Savage Esquire, Agent for the United States, in the Island of Jamaica has resigned his appointment, and from the Great Mercantile intercourse between the United States and that Island, the residence of a Consul or Agent there is highly necessary. We therefore beg leave, from the Knowledge we have, of the abilities & Integrity of Hugh...