1From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 11 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed certainly cannot be wrong: can it be taken amiss by mr Nicholson himself? to what place must I address it? I wish it to go by this day’s post, to cut off applications. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
2From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph H. Nicholson, 11 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The office in which you are now acting, requires, as I understand, a residence in Baltimore, and is not without its labour. the death of mr Purviance has vacated one in the same place which, requiring but a general superintendance, would leave you more leisure to pursue any line of study or amusement to which your inclination might lead you. will you permit me to name you to it the proposition...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 11 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Madison was to set out on Monday last, & is expected here to-day. we have some matters of considerable interest for consultation on which we shall be glad to have your aid. The death of mr Purviance has vacated an office of value. my knolege of the personal worth of mr Nicholson & of his standing with the nation at large, could leave no doubt in my mind as to the propriety of offering it...