1From Thomas Jefferson to Leroy Anderson, 7 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of Aug. 27. covering the inclosed. nobody wishes it more success than I do, and, if it succeeds, it will certainly be of proportionable public utility. but I have thought it my duty to the public, as well as to myself, never to bring myself forward in any matter where it is not necessary. the cases in which my name has been used by private individuals have been...