Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 November 1804

From Albert Gallatin

[22 Nov. 1804]

It does not seem that, under existing laws, any difference can be made between a Haytian and any other foreign vessel. But the directions of the President are respectfully requested in this case—

A. G.

RC (DLC); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 22 Nov. and “Haytian vessel” and so recorded in SJL.

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