1From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel A. Otis, 3 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Otis & thanks him for the information respecting mr Austin. he did not know that the father was living. the son is the person meant in the nomination & he prays mr Otis to insert the word ‘junr’ after the name RC (Charles S. Boesen, New York, 1949); addressed: “Mr. Otis.” insert the word : see TJ to the Senate, 30 Nov.
2From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 3 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Taking for granted that mr Randolph writes to you regularly and much engaged by business & company myself, I have been more remiss. we are all well here, and our accounts from Eppington are favorable, & particularly that our dear little one there has two teeth. Francis is in remarkeable health: and I hope the objects of our affections with you are equally so. I send you some magazines which...
3Bill for the Adjudication of Prizes, 3 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
A Bill for the adjudication of prizes in certain cases Be it enacted &c that during the existence of war between the US. & any of the predatory powers on the coast of Barbary in Africa, it shall be lawful for the Pres. of the US. with the advice & consent of the Senate to appoint a judge of Admiralty to reside & to hold courts for so long a time as in the opinion of the President the...