From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 5 May 1805
To David Gelston
Washington May 5. 1805.
Dear Sir
I troubled you yesterday with a letter for mr Appleton to be sent by the John Adams, but if she be gone, to be returned to me. I take the liberty now of asking the same favor as to those inclosed addressed to Messrs. Cathalan, Higgins & Woodhouse and salute you with friendly respects.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (MHi); at foot of text: “David Gelston esq.”; endorsed by TJ. Enclosures: (1) TJ to Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 5 May. (2) TJ to William Higgins, 5 May. (3) TJ to John Woodhouse, 5 May.
troubled you yesterday: probably a note (not found and not recorded in SJL) covering TJ’s letter of that day to Thomas Appleton.