To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 July 1804
From Albert Gallatin
Treasury Department 23 July 1804
Sir
I have the honour to enclose the copy of a letter from Isaac Neufville, by which it appears that his father, the Commissioner of loans for South Carolina, is so indisposed as to be unable to transact the business of his office. It would seem, from the want of any provision on that subject, that in case of a sickness which does not permit the Commr. of loans to sign his name, the business of his office remains suspended. In this instance the advanced age of Mr Neufville does not leave great hopes of his recovering so far as to be able to resume his official functions.
I have the honour to be Sir with the highest respect Your most obedt. Servt.
Albert Gallatin
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 28 July and “Neufville” and so recorded in SJL with notation “Commr Loans.” Enclosure: Isaac Neufville to Gallatin, 3 July, explaining that his father, John Neufville, is confined by fever and unable to perform the duties of his office; seeking advice as to the propriety of continuing official operations under his own signature until his father recovers; and giving assurances that he has been an assistant in the office since its inception and is versed in its routine (Tr in same).