Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston regarding thanks for supplying statistics on use of steamboats - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC04918
From Archive Folder	Documents Relating to 1811
Title	Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston regarding thanks for supplying statistics on use of steamboats
Date	14 November 1811
Author	Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Recipient	Gelston, David
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Letter or note in the third person, thanking Gelston for supplying information on use of newly invented steamboats on the Hudson River.
Subjects	President Industry Transportation Steamboat Invention
People	Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Gelston, David (fl. 1803-1811)
Place written	Monticello, Virginia
Theme	Science, Technology, Invention; The Presidency; Naval & Maritime
Sub-collection	The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information	Notes: Capitalization standardized.
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Th. Jefferson presents his salutations to Mr. Gelston, & his thanks for his statement of the tonnage of steamboats now actually employed. He has no doubt that this invention will materially improve the condition of our country. He avails himself of this occasion of assuring Mr. Gelston of his constant esteem & respect.