To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Rapp, 15 June 1808
Balto June 15 1808
Respected Sir
I herewith inclose you an Invention of my own for the Conveyance of Porter & Wine through our City it has Been thought an Excelent in Vention for the purpose [GRAPHIC IN MANUSCRIPT] & should you please Hono. Sir to sanction it, also I would wish to have a patent right for it secured.
Your obt. & Humble Servant
Wm A [Rapp]
If your Honour should think proper to answer this your Kindness will not be Forgotten
Wm A [Rapp]
MHi: Coolidge Collection.