To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 17 May 1808
Washington May 17. 1808
Sir,
I have the honour of herewith sending to you the enclosed letter of Mr Mead Navy Agent at Cadiz with the accompanying publick papers just received by me and also a private letter from Bullus as to the state of parties in New-York, and also a letter addressed to yourself which was this moment delivered to me by Doctor Ridgly late acting consul at Tripoli.
With real Esteem & Yours entirely
Rt Smith
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.