THOMAS JEFFERSON, Washington, to SAMUEL SMITH, Baltimore.

Scope and content:

Suggesting temporary acceptance of the post of Secretary of the Navy. Factors involved in the appointments of [William] Kilty, [Wilson Cary] Nicholas, and James Wilkinson. Importance of civilian control of the military. References to [Gabriel] Duval. [692]

Physical description:
ALS. 1 pp., with attached address leaf. Printed: B of R VI 435 (MS. in DLC); Ford VIII 28-99.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
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