11To Thomas Jefferson from David R. Williams, 10 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Gentleman, Mr. Cogdell, whom I had the pleasure to present to you a few days since, is making arrangements to leave this country for Europe and wishes to be know thire as recognised by the government of his country. He would feel grateful for an appointment, either as a secretary to an Ambassador, or as a consul to France, or England. His character is perfectly fair, his understanding...