Theodorus Bailey to Thomas Jefferson, 2 May 1811
From Theodorus Bailey
New-York, 2d May 1811.
Dear Sir,
I now do myself the honor to inclose to you, a Map of the western Part of the State of New York, on which is delineated the Route of A projected Canal from Lake Erie to Hudson’s River; which has been completed within the current Week: I some time since transmitted to you, the Report of the Commissioners (appointed by the Legislature of this State) on the subject.
With great respect and esteem I am Dear sir, your Obedt huml servt
Theodorus Bailey
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 12 May 1811 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: John H. Eddy and Peter Maverick, Map of the Western Part of the State of New York: Shewing the Route of a Proposed Canal from Lake Erie to Hudson’s River (Newark, N.J., 1811).
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