From Thomas Jefferson to John F. Mercer, 26 August 1803
To John F. Mercer
Monticello Aug. 24. 03.
Dear Sir
On the reciept of your letter of the 6th. inst: I forwarded that to mr Pinckney with the papers accompanying it to the Secretary of state who has, with my sanction, written to mr Pinckney to conform to your wish and forwarded your letter & papers to him. Accept my friendly salutations and assurances of my high consideration & respect.
Th: Jefferson
PrC (DLC); at foot of text: “Govr. Mercer.”
i forwarded: TJ to Madison, 13 Aug. 1803. For the secretary of state’s letter to William Pinkney, see Madison to TJ, 18 Aug. 1803.