Thomas Jefferson (Washington [D.C.]) letter to Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia), 1808 January 3

Containers:
Box 1 > Folder 9
Creator:
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Extent:
1 Leaf
Physical description:
1 page; 25 cm
Scope and content:

Jefferson notes that he has appointed Dr. Waterhouse to the Marine hospital in Boston, in return for his introducing vaccinations to the country, and describes the political fallout from the appointment. He plans to send his 15-year-old grandson to be with Rush in the Fall. He mentions Dr. Rose, and the impact on an embargo on relations with Europe.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
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2-page transcript available

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