To Thomas Jefferson from DeWitt Clinton, 23 November 1804
From DeWitt Clinton
New York 23d Novr. 1804
Dr Sir
I take the liberty of introducing to your notice Mr. Richard Bayley of this City—His father Dr Bayley formerly Health officer of this port was a particular friend of mine—and as the bearer is a young gentleman of good connexions & fair character—I trust I do not take too great a liberty in recommending him to your civilities
I have the honor to be With great respect Your most Obedt servt,
DeWitt Clinton
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “The President of the U.S.”; endorsed by TJ as received 3 Dec. and so recorded in SJL with notation “by mr Sandford.”