Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 August 1805

Washington August 23d. 1805

Sir

I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mr. Crowninshield, on the subject of a collector at Cape Ann, or Glocester, presuming that his opinnion would have weight with you in diseding on the most suitable candidate, and that an appointment would be made soon.β€”I have been honored, with your letter in relation to a Justice of the peace in George Town; Genl. John Mason and John T. Mason, have the subject under concideration and have agreed to give an opinnion soon, as to the most suitable character. I hope to have the pleasure of seing you at your Seat by the 8th. or 10th. of Septr.β€”

with the most respectfull esteem I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt.

H Dearborn

DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.

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