To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 19 December 1804
From Thomas Munroe
Wednesday 19 Decem 1804
T. Munroe’s most respectful Compliments, and asks whether it is the pleasure of the President to renew the enclosed proclamation or whether he will direct any alterations in the provisions or duration of future proclamations as to wooden houses.—
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Dec. and “Proclamn respectg. buildings.” Enclosure: Proclamation Extending Building Regulations in the City of Washington, 20 Dec.