1To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 14 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In the event of a resignation of the Loan Officer of this State (which I am informed will be the case) I have taken the liberty to recommend James Nicholson Esquire of this City as his successor: His connection with the Secretary of the Treasury will I hope excuse my addressing this letter immediately to yourself. Mr. Nicholson is I am persuaded fully adequate to the duties of the office; he...