1From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Moore, 9 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 5th. and am much gratified by your accepting the commission of Marshal. immediately on reciept of your letter I filled up the commission but shall not forward it till Thursday, being the next post day, when it shall be deposited in the post office at Staunton, under cover to you, & endorsed ‘to be delivered to yourself or your order.’ in the mean time I...