From Thomas Jefferson to John Nicholson, 19 September 1806
Monticello Sep. 19. 06.
Sir
I thank you for the information contained in your letter of the 6th. inst. which merits attention the more as it coincides with information recieved from other quarters. it is certainly very interesting that we keep our eye on the proceedings of the persons who are the subject of your letter; and should you be able to obtain any further information respecting them or their measures, besides fulfilling the duties of a patriotic citizen, you will confer an obligation on me, by communications from time to time of what you may learn. they shall be made no further use of than what you shall prescribe. Accept my salutations & assurances of respect
Th: Jefferson
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.