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Invitation from Thomas Jefferson as President extended to New York congressman Josiah Masters. Dated 26 December 1806, the partially-printed invitation reads: ''Th. Jefferson requests the favour of Mr. Masters to dine with him on Monday, the 29th at half after three, or at whatever later hour the House may rise...The favour of an answer is asked.'' 1pp. invitation measures 8'' x 5''. A second integral page contains text reading ''The President note to dine''. Intersecting folds and mild toning, else near fine condition.