1To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, [ca. 12 July 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
After the Receipt of your Communication , accompanied by the five Manuscript Volumes in folio by Mr: Hallet, I hasten to attempt that Satisfaction which is required relative to the Objections made against the Plan which I had the honor of submiting to the Commissioners. I will first endeavour to remove the most material Objection, which respects the Time requisite to the perfection of the...