To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Moore, 30 January 1804
From Henry Moore
Alexandria Columbia
Jany 30th. 1804
Sir,
I had this pleasure a few days since; and have now to inform you that the person, in whose behalf I solicited your assistance, has this day moved to this place, and will have it in his power to maintain his Family by keeping a small Grocery Store, and taking five or six Boarders
I pray you excuse my Freedom in thus addressing you; and accept assurances of the high consideration and respect with which I have the Honor, to subscribe myself—
Very Respectfully Sir Your Obedt. Servt.
Henry Moore
of Cleon
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); endorsed by TJ as received 1 Feb. and so recorded in SJL.