Thomas Jefferson Papers

Enclosure: Arthur Fenner to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1805

Enclosure: From Arthur Fenner

Providence Septemr 24th. 1805

Sir

This will be handed to you by Oliver Whipple Esq;—and at his request I take the liberty of introducing him to your notice. He is a Son of the late Judge Whipple of this State;—has been in the practice of the law, with reputation, in the State of Newhampshire for several years, and has lately returned to his native State where he proposes to spend the remainder of his days—His political sentiments are favourable to the rights of Man;—he is consequently a supporter of the present Administration of our National Affairs—He is at present desirous of becoming acquainted with the principal republican Characters at the Seat of Government—Any attention or favor which it may be convenient for your Excellency to bestow upon him, I am confident will be received with gratitude, and will oblige your Excellency’s Most Obedt Servt—

A. Fenner

RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); at foot of text: “The President US”; endorsed by TJ as received 29 Oct., connected by a brace to endorsement of cover letter with notation “Whipple for office” and so recorded in SJL.

For attempts by Oliver Whipple to obtain employment, see Vol. 45:517–21.

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