From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 19 June 1804
To Albert Gallatin
June 19. 04.
Th:J. to mr Gallatin.
I inclose you Colo. Peyton’s opinion on the two candidates for Nanjemoy. Genl. Mason says Brent is one of the most worthy & amiable men in the world. he is afraid he is a little indolent. I return the papers in Hill’s case. at present there seems a convenience in permitting an union of the offices of Collector & Notary. should it produce abuse it will then be time enough to separate them. Affectionate salutations.
RC (NHi: Gallatin Papers); addressed: “The Secretary of the Treasury.” Notation in SJL: “Nanjemoy. Hill.” PoC (DLC); on sheet that bears text in an unidentified hand: “Monsieur le Président des Etats Unis, je Suis fort reconnaissant” (that is, “Mister President of the United States, I am very grateful”), evidently a trial of the polygraph (see TJ to Gibson & Jefferson, 20 June); endorsed by TJ. Enclosure: Francis Peyton to TJ, 18 June.