From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 21 June 1804
To John Page
Washington June 21. 1804.
Sir
It appearing that Philip Williams & Jacob Ray charged with having committed a felony within the district of Columbia, have fled from justice, and have been found and arrested in the state of Virginia, it has become my duty on behalf of the said district to demand that the said Philip & Jacob be delivered up in order that they may be removed to the said district to be proceeded against according to law; which demand is hereby accordingly made, the necessary affidavits inclosed, and a person duly authorised to attend and recieve the said fugitives on the order of your Excellency, to whom I tender assurances of my high consideration and respect.
Th: Jefferson
RC (Bruce Gimelson Catalogue, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, February 1971, Lot 167); at foot of text: “H.E. the Governor of Virginia.” PoC (DLC); names added separately in blanks on PoC and RC. Enclosures not found. Enclosed in TJ to the President of the Branch Bank of the United States in Washington, 21 June.