Partial ALS. One page handwritten letter from Richard Morris (c. 1740-1821), commissary of provisions in Virginia during the American Revolutionary War, plantation, and tavern owner in western Louisa County, addressed to American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809, likely addressed to Monticello, Virginia, no date, probably early 19th century. The remaining three pieces of the letter, which include the left side and lower half of the original letter, appears to be written in regard to Morris' endorsement of a particular candidate for a specific appointment and reads "Sir…now a resident of Fre…be a Candidate for…that place — He…for 5 or 6 Years…much to the Satisfa[ction?]…In point of integr[ity?]…know no one his…impropriety I would thank you to mention him to the Port Master General, or to those in whom the appointment may be — to oblige Your Obdt. Sevt. Richard Morris" with additional inscription "The Honble Thos Jefferson Esqr." lower left. No additional inscriptions en verso.

PROVENANCE: By descent from the estate of Stanley Horn, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Fragmentary condition, now in three pieces, with tears, flaking, areas of loss, largest 2 1/8" x 3/4" (not including missing portion of letter), areas of dampstaining (does affect contents of letter), to be expected from age and manner of use. Remaining contents of letter are in legible condition.