1Editorial Note: Experiments in Desalination of Sea Water (Jefferson Papers)
There can be little doubt that Jacob Isaacks—an aged, infirm, and poor resident of Newport, but...
2I. Secretary of State to James Hutchinson, 12 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Congress having referred to me a petition from a person of the name of Isaacs, setting forth that...
3II. Caspar Wistar, Jr. to the Secretary of State, [19 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of your request, I have made several experiments with a view of ascertaining the...
4III. Secretary of State to Caspar Wistar, Jr., 20 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I am thankful for the trouble which yourself and Doctr. Hutchinson have taken and are still...
5IV. Caspar Wistar, Jr. to the Secretary of State, [20 March 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Wistar’s respectful compliments and informs Mr. Jefferson that twelve oclock to morrow will...
6V. Secretary of State to James Hutchinson, 25 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Dr. [Hutchinson] and sends him the result of the five...
7VI. Affidavit of the Secretary of State on the Result of the Experiments, 26 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Congress having referred to me the Petition of Jacob Isaccks praying a reward for a secret he...
8VII. Secretary of State to Isaac Senter, 26 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Congress having referred to me the petition of Jacob Isaacs setting forth his possession of a...
9VIII. Isaac Senter to the Secretary of State, 13 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving a letter from you yesterday, dated 26th March, desiring me to send...
10IX. Secretary of State to Isaac Senter, 10 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favor of April 13. together with Dr. Lind’s book, which I now return...