1To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Preble, 26 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having established myself at this Port; and finding that Mr. Peter Dobell who was some time since appointed Commercial Agent of the US. at Havre, intends to resign that office, I beg leave to solicit the same when vacant; it would be particularly valuable to me, as I shall most probably pass great part of the remainder of my life at this Place. I have thought it needless to trouble you with...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Wingate, Jr., 26 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War being absent, I have the Honor to request that if the enclosed nominations for Officers of the Militia of the District of Columbia, should meet with your approbation, that you would sign the Blank Commissions herewith enclosed, and forward them to Mr. Madison, to be by him countersigned and transmitted to this Office— I have the honor to be very respectfully your Obedt....