Jefferson, circa 1787 (10)

I believe the answer is:

ambassador

(Other definitions for ambassador that I've seen before include "Messenger" , "Foreign representative" , "voice?" , "Overseas envoy" , "Senior diplomat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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