From Thomas Jefferson to Michael Garbut, 6 September 1807
Monticello Sep. 6. 07.
Sir
On the reciept of your letter to me on the subject of an invention respecting sea-vessels I sent it to mr Smith the Secretary of the Navy, to whom subjects of that kind belong. I now inclose you his answer, by which you will percieve what he further requests from you. Accept my best wishes.
Th: Jefferson
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.