To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Lyon, 5 March 1807
Washington March 5th. 1807
Sir
The inclosed has just now been put into my hands. one reason, namely, the people of the district haveing no constitutional organ of communikation with the Executive has induced me to lay it before you
The writer Mr Summers is an inteligent and sincere republican attached to the Administration. he is a man highly esteemed by your obedient
Hble Servt
M Lyon
DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.