1To Thomas Jefferson from William Annesley, 11 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Instantly on the publication I forwarded to You by this favor of M r Rush (addressed to Commodore Porter) a Copy of my System of Naval Architecture. From its brevity, simplicity, and being occupied principally with facts, I hope for the favor of your perusal as it so far establishes your Observation on its first essay of its,, being plausible, and especially promising strength of...