To Thomas Jefferson from John Benson, 26 March 1805
From John Benson
Fredericksburg 26 March 1805
Dr Sir,
Your esteem,d favour of the 23rd current was duly received, and its contents punctually attended to. I hope the box will be safely delivered to you.
Permit me Sir to congratulate you, on your reelection, Accept my best wishes for your heath & happiness, with Sentiments of esteem, I am very respectfully your Obt Servt
J Benson
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received from “Benson J” on 28 Mch. and so recorded in SJL.