1To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, Jr., 8 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to enclose a letter to the Commissioners of the City of Washington, beleiving that Mr. Jonson may still be with you, and that it may be proper for him to know, that I do not neglect my duty to him, to you, and to the City. Your pardon I hope to obtain, for the trouble I give you, because I know your friendship and favour to the parties, and to the object of my letter....