To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Wagner, 28 January 1806
28 Jan. 1806
| Dates of Commons. | ||
| Michael McClary— | N. Hampshire— | 3 May 1802 |
| John Swartwout— | N. York— | 25 Jany. 1803 |
| John Smith— | Penna.— | same |
| Joseph Scott— | Virginia— | same |
| Joel Lewis | Delaware— | same |
The above marshalls ought to have new commons. before the next Congress. In the other list but one alteration is necessary & which is marked in pencil.
J. Wagner
[Jefferson’s reply:]
McClary’s commn will not become vacant during this session: therefore need not be renominated till the next.
| John Swartwout | } | these commissions appear, by my papers, to have been signed July 8. 1802. consequently need not be renewed till next session. will mr Wagner look further into this |
| John Smith | ||
| Joseph Scott |
Joel Lewis. I can find nothing about him. but my memory says he was appointed about midsummer. to be ascertained
Th:J
DNA: RG 59--State Department.