91To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 29 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit to you, a separate Roll containing drawings:—being the plans & sections of the South Wing of the Capitol according to the ideas which I explained to You when I had the favor of seeing you last.—I fear however that these and any other preparations for proceeding with the public Works may be useless,—for by a letter from Mr Lenthall I learn, that the appropriation bill has...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 29 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had not the honor of receiving your favors of the 30th. March , & the 9th. April, till 5 days ago, having been in the lower parts of the peninsula during the beginning & middle of the Month. My attendance on the Board of Directors of the Ches: & Delaware Canal at Wilmington has since then prevented that immediate attention to them which it was my duty to pay.— Previously to Your approval of...