From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 9 January 1809
Jan. 9. 09.
Th:J. to mr Smith,
being quite a stranger to the service in which the vessel at Charleston is engaged, as well as to her situation & condition, I must request you to do in it what the service or her condition admits. Affectte. salutations.
DNA: RG 45--Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Secretary of the Navy.