1From Thomas Jefferson to George Sullivan, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of the 2d. desiring permission to have a machine for spinning wool, cotton & flax, invented in Paris, brought in the public vessel now about to sail from New York for France. in consideration of the public utility of introducing such a machine, the Secretary of the Treasury will give notice to the captain at New York that he is permitted to bring it. as the...