To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Butler, 15 August 1808
on or before 15 Aug. 1808
Sir
I am yo friend—
Wishing you to Convey this letter to france to the Emper Napolion Bunaparte as my Brother to Inform him that I am anguis to see him Respecting the Pressent Situation of things in that Country as well as that of this
there is a grat or however sences to be a disbondent among the [Peable] in this Country of America About I know No know not what or see not what Never the Less I wish to see him on som Petickuler ocations which has taken Plase in the Cours of my Life
and there fore wissing him to sent for me to this Country a Ship that I may get Passage to frace as soon as is Conviniant Landing at the City of Washington I Wish you to sent me an answer With the first opertunity to frederick town acquainting me how thing is situadet
I am yor freind Respectfully
Jacob J B Butler
MHi: Coolidge Collection.