Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, [before 17 April 1805]

From William Shippen

[before 17 Apr. 1805]

Dear Sir,

I have known Major Penrose a long time—believe him to be a good republican—a man of considerable talents, a man of integrity & polite manners & think him qualified for the place he solicits.

I am Dr. Sir with sentiment of Respect Your obed Servt

W. Shippen

RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Apr. 1805 and “Penrose Clement to be Comr.” and so recorded in SJL.

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    To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, [before 17 April 1805]
    Author
    Shippen, William
    Recipient
    Jefferson, Thomas
    Date
    17 April 1805

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    “To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, [before 17 April 1805],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-46-02-0193. [Original source: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 46, 9 March to 5 July 1805, ed. James P. McClure et al. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2022, p. 194.]

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