To Thomas Jefferson from John Smith, 21 February 1809
Feb: 21β1809
Sir
I regret that the two copies of the General return of the Militia of the United States, requested in your note of yesterday, are so incorrect that they cannot probably be furnished in less than two days. They were made out by an inexperienced hand, and it will take that time to give them a complete examination and correction.
I am with perfect respect and esteem Sir your Ob: Servt.
Jno Smith
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.