To Thomas Jefferson February 13, 1792

Images above and transcript below from the original letter at the Library of Congress

London Feby. 13 1792

Dear Sir

Mr. Kenedy who brings this to N York, is on the point of setting out. I am therefore confined to time: I have enclosed six copies of my work for yourself in a parcel addressed to the President, and three or four for my other friends, which I wish you take the trouble of presenting.

I have just heard of Gouverneur Morris’s appointment. It is a most unfortunate one, and as I shall mention the same thing to him when I see him, I do not express it to you with the injunction of Confidence — He is just now arrived in London, and this circumstance has served, as I see by the french papers, to encrease the dislike and suspicion of some of that nation and the National Assembly against him –

Your affectionate friend & c

THOMAS PAINE

Mr. Jefferson Secreatary of State

P.S. In the present state of Europe it would be best to make no appointments