Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 28 April 1804

From Tadeusz Kosciuszko

28 avril. Paris

Citoyen President

Par Mr Foulton allant en Amerique vous recevrez la presante dans la quelle je vous exprime du fond de mon Coeur l’estime Le respect et la mitié sincere; ces Sentiments de Conviction dureront autant que vous fairez bien pour l’humanitê et que vous agirez comme apresent avec l’admiration universelle recevez en meme tems Les Assurences de ma haute Consideration de mon respect et de mon attachement invariable

T Kosciuszko

Editors’ Translation

Paris, 28 Apr. [1804]

Citizen President,

Mr. Fulton, who is traveling to America, will bring you this letter to convey my most profound esteem, respect, and sincere friendship. These deep feelings will last as long as you continue to strive for the welfare of humanity and work, as you now do, to universal acclaim.

Accept, at the same time, the assurance of my admiration, respect, and unwavering attachment.

T Kosciuszko

RC (MHi); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as received 16 Aug. 1804 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosed in Robert Fulton to TJ, 23 May.

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