To Thomas Jefferson from David Rittenhouse, 7 January 1793
From David Rittenhouse
Januy. 7. 1793.
Sir
I have herewith enclosed the result of our Assays &c. of the Coins of France, England, Spain, and Portugal. In the course of the Experiments a very small source of Error was detected, too late for the present occasion, but which will be carefully guarded against in future. I am with the most perfect esteem, Your most obedient humble servant
Davd. Rittenhouse
Director of the Mint
Tr (DNA: RG 59, MLR); in the hand of George Taylor, Jr.; marked “(Copy)”; at head of text in a different ink: “A.”; at foot of text: “T. Jefferson, Secretary of State.” PrC (DLC). PrC of another Tr (DNA: RG 59, MLR); in Taylor’s hand; marked “(Copy).” Tr (Lb in same, SDR). Enclosed in Report on Foreign Coinage, 8 Jan. 1793, and TJ to George Washington, 8 Jan. 1793.