To Thomas Jefferson from Cowles Mead, 3 January 1806
Janry. 3rd. 1806
Sir,
After an enquiry relative to the appointment, which your Excellency was pleased to propose, I have found it accompanied with such advantages as does induce an acceptance—
I wait only for your Excellency’s instructions, and am in readiness to repair immediately to my station if necessary.
Be pleased to accept my grateful Respects.
Cowles Mead
DNA: RG 59--Acceptances.