To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taliaferro Brooke, 8 September 1805
Dr Sir
Permit me to make personally known to you Mr Roane one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals—his Character no Doubt well known to you, and your respect for high Talents and great merit assure me no apology is necessary for this Liberty—Yours wth Respect &c
F Brooke
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.