1To Thomas Jefferson from Philo Andrews, 12 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir It is with great defference that I address Your Excellency on the present occasion but impelled by a wish to serve my Country as well promote My own prosperity & happiness I humbly beg leave to offer myself as a Candidate for a Consular Appointment on the Coast of Barbary—My pretensions are as follow—I was born in the Town of Wallingford of reputable Parents my Education is such as to...