CAESAR A. RODNEY, Philadelphia, to THOMAS JEFFERSON., 1806

Scope and content:

Encloses letter from his father Thomas Rodney on situation in the West. Mentions letters from Allan McLane on problems of collecting revenue at port of Wilmington, and judicial decisions affecting revenue laws. Rodney fears Judiciary is undermining the Administration. Cevallos ordered all communication between Madison and Spanish legation turned over to Yrujo. Willingness to replace Judge William Paterson. [2722]

Physical description:

ALS. File draft. 3 pp. Owned by George Green Shackelford.

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