To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Lyon, 26 February 1806
Washington Feby 26th. 1806
Sir
The Editor of the enclosed new Work called the Ohio & Missisipi Navigator has requested me to present it to you in his name—
As I believe the little work will be useful & that the Western people are beholden to him for his industry I chearfully comply with his request and am very respectfully your
very hble Servt
M Lyon
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.