To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 6 August 1806
Balt. Augt. 6. 1806
Sir,
I am extremely sorry that the Tunisian Minister should have given us additional difficulties. Not knowing what course in this delicate case would be to you the most agreeable I have deemed it adviseable to postpone issuing any orders until your determination be known—
Respecty.
Rt Smith
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.