To Thomas Jefferson from James Main, 9 February 1808
New York 9th. Febry. 1808
Sir
Herewith is sent the first Six Numbers of the Sunday Monitor, a paper recently established here; and as I have undertaken to Edit it, beg your acceptance of a Copy Intending that it shall become a Literary paper, and that our republican institutions shall be defended & supported, by all the energies I am capable of. I have the Honor to be,
With every sentiment of Respect Sir, your Mo Obt. & Mo Hle. Servt.
James Main
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.