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To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 15 February 1805

From Aaron Burr

Washington 15 Feb. 1805

Sir

Pursuant to an order of the Senate I have the honor to transmit to you the Resolution & Certificate herewith enclosed and it is with great pleasure that I avail myself of the occasion to congratulate you on your re-election by a Majority which testifies how justly your fellow-citizens have appreciated your talents and the Merits of your administration

I pray you to receive the assurance of the high Respect and Consideration with which I have the honor to be Your Ob St

A; Burr

RC (DLC); at foot of text: “Thos Jefferson President of the U.S”; endorsed by TJ as received 15 Feb. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure not found, but see below.

The Senate Resolution of 14 Feb. requested that TJ notify George Clinton that he had been elected vice president (JS description begins Journal of the Senate of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1820-21, 5 vols. description ends , 3:454).

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