1To Thomas Jefferson from John Steele, 11 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for some time past wished to obtain leave of absence from the seat of Government to visit my friends in Carolina, and by a temporary relaxation from business, shake off if possible, a complaint which gives me great uneasiness. The Secretary of the Treasury is apprized of my intentions to beg your permission to do so, and consents to it. A desire to consult his convenience restrained me...