Scarce third-person ANS as president, signed "Th: J," one page, 6.5 x 6.5, June 17, 1802. In full: "Th: J. incloses the within to Mr. Barnes because the captain will probably apply to him on his arrival. A box for me is gone to Philadelphia. How shall I get the freight pad there?" Docketed and addressed on the reverse in Jefferson's own hand, "for a Box expected from Richmond" and "Mr. John Barnes, Georgetown." In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and old mounting remnants along one edge of the address panel. Barnes, a longtime friend of Jefferson, was appointed as collector of customs at the port of Georgetown, a position he held for nearly 20 years. At this point in his presidency, Jefferson was immersed in the Barbary Wars, having in effect declared war on the North African nations in February of 1802. On the date Jefferson sent this note, Morocco declared war on the United States, but soon negotiated a peace settlement in August.
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