To Thomas Jefferson from William Lambert, 18 March 1822
City of Washington, March 18th 1822.
Sir,
I have the honor to inclose herewith, two printed copies of a report made to the President of the United States, relative to the latitude of the Capitol in this City, and to its longitude from Paris and Greenwich observatories, in Europe; one of which is respectfully offered to your acceptance; the other, you will please to present to the president, or other proper officer at the Seminary of learning near Charlottesville, for the use of that institution.
I have the honor to be, Your most obedt servant,
William Lambert.
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.