“ respect of . . . Mathew Carey.”

To which Jefferson replied on February 10: “ Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to M ^r. Carey and his thanks for the copy of the 2 ^d. edition of Clark’s Naval history which has come safely to hand. he is happy to find that m ( ^~r ) Clark is continuing the work, and ensuring to us the preservation of the facts as they occur. he has recovered more of those of the Revolutionary war than had been deemed practicable . . . ”

Meanwhile, a few days before Carey sent his copy, Thomas Clark himself had sent Jefferson a copy of the book. On January 19 he wrote from Philadelphia: “I have taken the liberty to forward to you a copy of the second edition of the naval history of the U. S. I return you my sincere thanks for your kind communication. It was not in my power to avail myself of your two remarks on the Tripolitan war. Mr. Carey was very desirous of having the work speedily published; & would not consent to the delay, which a recourse to official documents would have occasioned. There was nothing else in my possession sufficiently authentic, on which to rest my narrative. This however shall certainly be attended to, should a third edition be called for by the public.

"I have also enclosed proposals for the publication of a history of the United States, on which for several years past I have been employed. Your patronage is earnestly solicited . . .”

Jefferson replied on February 10, the same day that he wrote to Carey: “ Your favor of Jan. 19. is recieved, and with it a copy of the 2 ^d. edition of your Naval history, for which be pleased to accept my thanks. I subscribe willingly for a copy of your History of the US. and shall readily render you any service I can towards the procuring information . . . ”

Jefferson’s second copy of this book was sold at auction in 1829.

In the Preface to the first edition dated from Philadelphia May 6th, 1813 (reprinted in the second), the author acknowledged the valuable assistance of John Adams. In the Preface to the second edition, dated January 3d, 1814, this acknowledgment was repeated, and others added. Jefferson’s contributions were thus recognized: I regret, that through want of proper documents, and the hurry of the work, it was not in my power to avail myself of two of the observations of Mr. Jefferson, late president of the United States, on the Tripolitan war. They shall however not be neglected should the public call for another edition.

Thomas Clark, 1787-1860, author and engineer, was a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Bound in calf, gilt, for Jefferson by John March on April 26, 1806 (cost $1.00), rebacked, the original marbled end papers covered with yellow papers, with a cut out space left for the Library of Congress 1815 bookplate, pasted on the marbled papers. Not signed by Jefferson. The signature of A. Buchanan, 1837 occurs in the book, and the pencil notes may be by him. An account of the author written in ink and signed J. V. [i.e. Vinton] is inserted at the beginning of the volume.

William Findley, 1750-1821, Congressman, was born in Ireland of Scottish parents, and came to America in 1763. This book is an attempt to vindicate his position in the Whiskey Rebellion.