Letter, Isaac Story to Thomas Jefferson, 1803

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 1803.04.05

Extent:

2 pages

Scope and content:

Letter from Isaac Story to Thomas Jefferson concerning Story's desire for a commission. He has not had his authority as a Commissioner of Bankruptcy restored and he details his financial and legal experience. He indicates that he is including a geometrical illustration of the square root that he sent to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (not identified) as proof of his abilities. He goes on to praise George Washington and John Adams, stating of Adams, 'I was conversant with him from a child, as he was often in my Father's office'. He mentions his nephew, Joseph Story. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Language:

English.

Physical facet:

1 sheet

Dimensions:

23 x 18 cm

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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