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From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 17 April 1804

To Albert Gallatin

Monticello Apr. 17. 04.

Dear Sir

I recieved yesterday your favor of the 12th. and have this day recommended to mr Madison to apprise Govr. Claiborne of the nullity of the charter for a bank granted by him, on the ground of it’s being opposed by a law of Congress, and that it should be revoked. I happened to be writing to Govr. Claiborne on another subject, & informally stated to him this also, in order to induce him to suspend immediately further proceedings. the extreme situation of my daughter obliges me to add only my affectionate salutations.

Th: Jefferson

PrC (DLC); at foot of text: “The Secretary of the Treasury.” Notation in SJL: “Claiborne’s bank at N.O.”

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