1Gilbert Merritt to Thomas Jefferson, 30 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty (By this days mail) to transmit to You the four fourth five numbers number of a True American paper , which we have verry recently establish in this City, and which Shall be dedicated to the support of our Republican institutions, and the Union of the American States—Fully persuaded that, it will meat Your approbation— Be assured Sir, that Your name is held by myself,...