1From Thomas Jefferson to John Marshall, 2 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was desired two or three days ago to sign some sea letters to be dated on or after the 4th. of Mar. but in the mean time to be forwarded to the different ports; and I understood you would countersign them as the person appointed to perform the duties of Secretary of state , but that you thought a reappointment to be dated the 4th. of March would be necessary. I shall with pleasure sign such...
2From Thomas Jefferson to John Marshall, 28 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that a list of the votes for President & Vice-president of the US. has come to my hands from every state of the union; and consequently that no special messenger to any of them need be provided by the department of state. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Your most obedt. humble servt PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The Secretary of State”; endorsed by...
3From Thomas Jefferson to John Marshall, 23 June 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to General Marshall. he had the honor of calling at his lodgings twice this morning, but was so un- lucky as to find that he was out on both occasions. he wished to have expressed in person his regret that a preengagement for to-day which could not be dispensed with would prevent him the satisfaction of dining in company with Genl. Marshall, and therefore...