To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bartlett, 4 March 1825
Plymouth—Ms March 4th
Sir,
I have taken the liberty—to inclose the with in-prospectus to you—Will you allow me to ask your permission—to dedicate the work to you—to shew you—that I am what I profess—I inclose the with in—to shew you what I —am— I have been—& am now—& will ever be
Yours with real respect—Yours most respectfully—&ca &ca—
Jos: Bartlett
NB.—I am yet overshadowed—by Poverty—Please write me by next Mail—
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.