1William 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...