Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 12 March 1805

From John Dawson

Fredericksburg March 12. 1805

Dear Sir,

I have heard that Genl. Hull will not act as the Governor of Michigan—shoud that be the case, and you deem me qualified to fill that office, I will attempt to discharge its duties to the utmost of my powers

With much respect Your friend

J Dawson

RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); endorsed by TJ as received 23 Mch. and “to be Govr. Detroit” and so recorded in SJL.

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    To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 12 March 1805
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    Dawson, John
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    Jefferson, Thomas
    Date
    12 March 1805

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    “To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 12 March 1805,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-46-02-0038. [Original source: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 46, 9 March to 5 July 1805, ed. James P. McClure et al. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2022, p. 35.]

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