§ From Levett Harris. 10 August 1806, St. Petersburg. “Permit this to Serve as an introduction of my friend mr Alexander J. Smith to the acquaintance of the Honorable Secretary of State. Mr. Smith is bearer of my dispatches to Government of this date he is a merchant resident in this City and partner in the first Establishment for transacting the commercial concerns of the United states to Russia he is also a young Gentleman of merit which will aid his reception near you. I have given him a Letter to the President1 to whom I beg the favor of your presenting him.

“As he proposes making a tour through the United States I Shall be infinitely Sensible for such services and civilities as you may please to render him.”