1From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Billet, 21 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
A petition signed by a number of persons at Post Vincennes, of whom you are first named, has been presented to the President of the United States, complaining 1st. of duties imposed on all merchandize which raise them to exorbitant prices with you: and 2. that you are not permitted to sell or trade in any thing but on paying immense sums. The President has had this petition under...