1Thomas Jefferson to George Divers, 17 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved a copy of the Congressional assesment law, and find that it is highly concerns our interest and attention. two officers for our district (of Amherst , Nelson , Albemarle & Fluvanna ) are to be appointed by the President , 1. a Collector, and 2. a Principal assessor. the first is of no concern to those of us who mean to pay punctually: but the 2 d is all important. the...