1To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Franklin Bache, 20 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
When the removal of Congress to this City was determined, I understood that Messrs. Childs & Swaine intended setting up a press here. I have since heard that they have no thoughts of moving. Perhaps you may have not yet fixed upon a person to print the laws here; in this case permit me to offer myself. I am just setting out in the printing business with an extensive assortment of materials and...