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A Letter of Thanks:
October 11, 1809 -- After his two terms, Thomas Jefferson sends Gallatin this letter:
Monticello, Oct. 11, '09
... My opinion always was that none of us ever occupied stronger ground in the esteem of Congress than yourself, and I am satisfied there is no one who does not feel your aid to be still as important for the future as it has been for the past... I should certainly consider any earlier day of your retirement as the most inauspicious day our new government has ever seen. I feel, particularly for myself, the considerations of gratitude which I personally owe you for your valuable aid during my administration of the public affairs, a just sense of the large portion of the public approbation which was earned by your labors and belongs to you. The sincere friendship and attachment which grew out of our joint exertions to promote the common good, and of which I pray you now accept the most cordial and respectful assurances.
-- Th Jefferson |