From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Carroll Brent, 22 July 1804
To Daniel Carroll Brent
Washington July 22. 04.
I have at different times recieved the inclosed papers on the subject of appointing some justices of peace for this city, which I have delayed to get better information. being on the eve of my departure for Monticello, I pray you to consider them, and to give in the names of any persons you think it would be advantageous to appoint to the chief clerk of the Secretary of state’s office who will forward me the commissions to be signed. Accept my friendly salutations and assurances of great esteem & respect
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); at foot of text: “Colo. D. C. Brent”; endorsed by TJ. Notation in SJL: “justices for Washn.” Enclosures: (1) Probably “Frazer & others” to TJ, undated, not found but recorded in SJL as received 9 Feb. 1804 with notation “petn for justice Navy yard.” (2) “Parry & others” to TJ, also undated and not found; recorded in SJL as received 11 Feb. with notation “petn to appt. Levi White just. peace.” Other enclosures not identified.