To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hart Benton, 2 March 1825
Senate chamber, March, 2nd
Mr Benton has the pleasure to inform Mr Jefferson that the Bill for paying interest to Virginia, has finally passed both Houses of congress; and that Mr B. altho bred a lawyer, has done what he thought was right, even without a precedent, in giving it his vote, and some words of support.
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.