Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 9 August 1805

To Albert Gallatin

Monticello Aug. 9. 05.

Th: Jefferson to mr Gallatin.

Your two letters of July 30. did not come to my hands till yesterday. I have directed a commission for James Holmes as Collector of Sunbury v. Foster; but knowing so little of him I think he should be made to consider the appointment only as pro tempore.—I return you the letters of Hall & Governor Claiborne on the subject of the court room. by this time Claiborne has recieved my request of a general report & opinion on the appropriation of the public buildings in N. Orleans. I presume therefore it is best to let the matter lie till we hear from him. affectionate salutations.

RC (NHi: Gallatin Papers); endorsed by Gallatin. PoC (DLC). Notation in SJL: “Holmes. court room N.O.”

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