Thomas Jefferson Papers

From Thomas Jefferson to Ninian Pinkney, 7 April 1804

To Ninian Pinkney

Monticello Apr. 7. 04.

Sir

Your favor of Mar. 29. finds me here, which will account for your recieving the answer later. the letter covering an act of the legislature of Maryland ratifying the proposed amendment to the constitution relative to the election of President & Vice president was recieved in due time and deposited in the office of the Secretary of state. Accept my salutations & respects.

Th: Jefferson

RC (NjP: William Pinkney Papers); at foot of text: “Ninian Pinckney esq.” PrC (ViW: Tucker-Coleman Collection); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso.

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