1From Thomas Jefferson to Nathaniel Alexander, 22 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having, on recommendations from the Senators & Delegates of your state made two appointments of Marshal, both of which have been declined and apprehending a delay which might be injurious to the state were I to continue nominating without a previous knolege that the party would accept, I take the liberty of inclosing you a blank commission, and of asking the favor of you to insert in it the...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Alexander, 14 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of Capt. Calvin Jones of the Wake troop of Calvary I have the pleasure of transmiting to you certain resolutions, entered into by said troop expressive of their feelings on a certain extraordinary occurrence: together with an address from Capt. Jones on behalf of his troop making a tender of their services under certain circumstances I am Sir with high respect and consideration...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Alexander, 30 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your communication dated the 22d. of May last, enclosing to me a blank commission, for the purpose of inserting therein the name of such person as I might think worthy of the Office of Marshal of this District. I have to inform you, that John S. West Esquire the late Marshal has been prevailed upon to accept of the appointment, and the commission filled up accordingly in his name....