To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 October 1806
[received 12 Oct. 1806]
Candidates
John Stricker recommended by Robt Smith—repub.
Delozier the surveyor—a moderate federalist
Brice depy. collector do—recommended by Stephen Edmund Custis unknown
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Mr Parks is recommended by his brother in law Mr M’Elderry a State Senator.
He is republican but not conspicuous. he is married to the sister of G. Washington who married Mrs. Madison’s sister
DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.