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...
2William Annesley to Thomas Jefferson, [received 15 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
At the suggestion of M r H. G. Spafford I enclose the drawings of a new System in boat and Ship building . It is 6 years since I conceiv’d the plan. I have built 2 Vessels on it, one has been running this 3 years from whi c h these few facts are stated. I purpose going to Washington to lay it before the commissioners of the Navy. On the Arguments reasoning & Facts which Sir I take the Liberty...