Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Béthune-Charost, 25 March 1789

From Béthune-Charost

Chateau de Beauménil, par Bernay, 25 Mch. 1789. Reminds TJ of their earlier correspondence about Martel’s bill of credit on the United States. As advised, Martel will entrust the matter to someone in America, but Béthune wonders what effect the organization of the new government will have, and asks TJ to protect Martel’s interests and to give him letters of recommendation.

RC (DLC); in French; 2 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 27 Mch. 1789.

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