letter 12
The late application of Mr. Brown to Congress
which has been
referred to you, induces us respectfully to state, that sometime in
December last, we commenced the publication of a new or second
edition of the Acts of Congress passed at the first session; that
this publication is nearly completed, and that another, smaller
edition, is considerably advanced upon; that it is our intention
to publish like editions of the Acts, Treaties, &c. of the second
session, and so to continue for the present and all future sessions
like publications as they shall become necessary:—From whence we
beg leave to submit, how far the result of any decision on
M
r.
Brown's case may include ours, or others similar thereto, or
establish any particular or exclusive indulgence in his
favor—Being with every sentiment of the most perfect regard and
esteem,
Sir,
Your most obedt
and very hble servts.
Childs & Swaine
Philad.
a
Jan.
y 27
th
1791.
['Chiles [sic] & Swaine. 1791 |
rec.d Jan.
27.' on the back of the letter is in Jefferson's hand except for
'1791'.]
