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To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Fortune, 3 August 1804

From Michael Fortune

Philadelphia, Walnut Street, No. 39. August 3d. 1804—

Sir

Some time, in last May, I had the honor of inclosing you, the first Copy of my Song entitled “The Acquisition of Louisiana,” which was intended to express the Sentiment of a Nation respecting their Chief Magistrate, on the great event of acquiring Louisiana.—As I am anxious to know whether you have received it, permit me, Sir, to request the favor of a Line on the occasion.—

with the most respectful Consideration I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Servant

Michael Fortune

RC (DLC); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States of America”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 Aug. and so recorded in SJL.

inclosing you: see Fortune to TJ, received 14 May (Vol. 43:425-6).

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