To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Ellery, 22 February 1805
From Christopher Ellery
Senate Chamber Feby. 22d. 1805—
Sir
The inclosed, I understand, is from Joseph Sisson, an Inhabitant of Newport. He is an elderly gentleman, one of the friends or quakers, universally esteemed and respected. I cannot withhold the letter of such a man, (though it is my desire to avoid giving unnecessary trouble) notwithstanding I am informed that it is on the subject of the Collector’s Office in Newport, and in my favor and sent too, subject to my disposal—
With high respect & esteem
Christ. Ellery
RC (DLC); addressed: “The President of the U. States”; endorsed by TJ as received 22 Feb. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: Joseph Sisson to TJ, Newport, 12 Feb. 1805 (recorded in SJL as received 22 Feb., but not found; see Appendix IV).