To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patton, 27 June 1807
Post office Philada. 27th June 1807
Sir,
Your favour of the 25th inst., enclosing a letter for Genl. Dearbourn, & one for Mr. Gallatin I received this morning, & immediately after its receipt, I delivered Genl. Dearbourns into his own hand—He leaves this City for the Southward tomorrow morning.
The letter for Mr. Gallatin, I have sent under cover, to the Post Master at New-York, with a request that, he will be pleased to have it delivered immediately after its arrival. I am, Sir,
with the greatest respect Your Obedient Servt.
Robt. Patton
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.