letter 4
Providence, August 26, 1790.
Sir,
Having received Information, that the Laws of the United States
are published in the Newspapers of some of the States by
your Order, at the Expence of Government—and that it was in
Contemplation to have it done in each State,—I would
by
Leave, in Case of such a Determination, to offer the United States
Chronicle for that Purpose, upon the same Terms as are allowed to
others.—Our Paper has the most extensive Circulation of any in
the State, and no Attention of mine shall be wanting, to have the
Work well done.—The Obligation conferred on me, in Case our
Paper
is made Use of, will be gratefully acknowledged; by, Sir,
y.r
ob.t
and very hml sev.t
Bennett Wheeler
Hon. T. Jefferson, Es.
Sec
rty of State.
[On the back, in Jefferson's hand: 'Wheeler Bennett. |
rec.d Sep. 26.' An unknown hand adds '26
Aug.t 1790'
below.]
