To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 April 1805
From Albert Gallatin
April 27th 1805
Dear Sir
I enclose a letter received from Govr. Harrison on the subject of the salt springs; and a copy of a letter previously written to him, but which he had not yet received at the date of his own. Must we wait for further information & for his answer, or take any other steps?
With great respect Your obedient Sert.
Albert Gallatin
A copy of the contract is enclosed. There is also bond with security for its performance
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 29 Apr. and “Salines” and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.
salt springs: for recent discussions regarding the lease of the Wabash saline, see Gallatin to TJ, 24 Dec. 1804 and 16 Feb. 1805, and TJ to Gallatin, 26 Dec. and 17 Feb.