From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Stanton, 17 February 1806
Washington Feb. 17. 06.
Sir
Having referred to the Secretary of the Treasury the resolution of the legislature of Rhode island on the establishment of a Marine hospital in that state, I have recieved from him the inclosed report. this appearing to me reasonable as it doubtless will to the legislature of your state, I inclose it to you by way of answer to the application recieved from you. Accept my salutations & assurances of respect.
Th: Jefferson
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.