Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Elliott, 9 May 1807

Capitol hill May 9th. 1807.

Sir.

The Office of Librarian being vacant by the death of Mr. Beckley & believing myself duly qualifyed for the duties thereof, I have taken the liberty of thus obtruding myself on yr. notice as a Candidate—Shd. you think fit & proper to appoint me, it shall ever be my study to perform the duties thereof with care & punctuality.

I am Sir, with much respect & esteem yr. most Obedt. Humble Servt. &c

Robert Elliott

P:S: The Vice President to whom I have the Honr. of being personally known will inform yr. Excellency of any particulars concerning me.

DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.

Index Entries

    You Are Looking At

    Source Project
    Jefferson Papers
    Title
    To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Elliott, 9 May 1807
    Author
    Elliott, Robert
    Recipient
    Jefferson, Thomas
    Date
    9 May 1807

    Reference

    Cite as
    “To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Elliott, 9 May 1807,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/99-01-02-5563. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of Thomas Jefferson. It is not an authoritative final version.]

    More between these correspondents