Letter, 1801 May 4, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to [Thomas Jefferson], [Washington, D.C.].

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Letter, 1801 May 4, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to [Thomas Jefferson], [Washington, D.C.].

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He left his native land which was under tyranny to seek asylum in the US; passage over Atlantic long and difficult; hoped to see a quick end to his suffering, but found out his occupation was not esteemed in the US; had no money to pay his passage, friends or knowledge of English; visited by Engraver of the Mint and Reich showed him his medals and became hopeful of employment; has not heard from the Engraver again; forced to work as a slave for someone in return for them paying his ocean passage; United States in great need of work like his; sending specimans of his work to Jefferson and if he likes him, wants him to find him work at the Mint so he can pay his debt and regain his freedom.

2 p. on 1 leaf ; 32 cm. x 20 cm.

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