William Annesley

"I thank you, Sir, for the pamphlet you have been so kind as to send me on Naval architecture. retired from the business of the world, enfeebled in body by age & relaxed in mind I cease to pay attention wherever I can be excused from it. the improvement appears probable and beautiful, and I wish well to every thing which may better the condition of man, and to nothing more than what may advance your own prosperity and happiness for which I pray you to accept my sincerest wishes with the assurance of my great esteem and respect." — Thomas Jefferson to Burgess Allison, 29 November 1818… (meer)