Lot 263
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third President of the U.S. (1801-1809). Autograph Letter Signed as President, half page, 8 x 10, Washington, June 21, 1804. To "H.E. [His Excellency] the Governor of Virginia", Jefferson writes in full:
"It appearing that Philip Williams & Jacob Ray charged with having committed a felony within the district of Columbia, have fled from justice and have been found and arrested in the state of Virginia, it has become my duty on behalf of the said district to demand that the said Philip & Jacob be delivered up in order that they may be removed to the said district to be proceeded against according to law, which demand is hereby accordingly made, the necessary affidavits inclosed, and a person duly authorised to attend and recive [sic] the said fugitives on order of your Excellency, to whom I tender assurances of my high consideration and respect.
Th: Jefferson"
Excellent original condition with minor splits at folds.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
FASCINATING THAT A SITTING PRESIDENT WOULD BE INVOLVED IN A LOCAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDING.
The Governor of Virginia at this time was John Page (1743-1808), a close friend of Jefferson.
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