1To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hanson, 26 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In stead of apologizing for my frequent intrusions upon your time, every moment of which must, at this juncture, be peculiarly precious, may I be permitted to trespass, once more, on your indulgence in requesting an audience, at some hour of this day, the most convenient to yourself, after 3 O’Clock? My Friends Genl. Mason, and Mr. Baldwin, having informed me that they had mentioned me to you...