Message from the President of the United States, transmitting plans and estimates of a dry dock, for the preservation of our ships of war. 28th December, 1802. Referred to the Committee appointed on the 17th instant, on so much of the Message of the President of the United States, as relates to our navy yards, and the building of docks. by Jefferson, Thomas (President, 1801–1809) - 1802

Washington City: Pr. by William Duane & Son, 1802. 8vo. (21.2 cm, 8.4"). 25 pp.

Contains Jefferson's forwarding letter, a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, a report made by Benjamin Henry Latrobe on the subject of constructing a dry dock in the city of Washington, and two additional letters. P. 19 is a folding table (verso blank).
    
    Shaw & Shoemaker 3361. Recent paper wrappers. Title-page darkened, with small chip at upper margin, two short tears at lower margin, and an early inked annotation. Short edge tears to some outer margins, not touching text. Outer edge untrimmed, bottom edge unevenly trimmed.