1To Thomas Jefferson from William Wusthoff, 12 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding, that by a law passed at the last session of Congress, Pittsburgh, and some other places on the western waters, have been declared ports of entry; but that as yet no appointments of collectors have been made—permit me to solicit the honor of being appointed collector for Pittsburgh. Having served, with satisfaction to the people of Allegheny county, as Sheriff for three years,...