1From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Beekman Livingston, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It has not been in my power sooner to acknolege the reciept of your favor of Jan. 15. with every disposition to gratify the desires of so distinguished a revolutionary character, it is out of my power at present to offer any appointment to your son which he would probably accept: there being no vacancies now open to new competitors, above the rank of ensign or 2d. Lieutenant. a bill for...