To Thomas Jefferson from William Kilty, 1 August 1804
From William Kilty
City of Washington August 1st 1804
Sir
I had this morning, the Honour of receiving your letter of the 27th July enclosing the Petition of Thomas Rustic, or Duffy
On Considering his Case We have thought it proper to make a recommendation in his favour, which you will find returned with his Petition
I am Sir With Great respect Yr obt Servt
W Kilty
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); at foot of text: “Th: Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ as received 4 Aug. and “Rustic’s case” and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: Petition of Thomas Duffy (Thomas Rustic), 23 July, with recommendation of the court added at foot of testimonial.