1To Thomas Jefferson from William Lovering, 16 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Briesler the late Presidant’s Steward, some time in October 1800 desired I would get a Mangle made for Callendering of Linen, the Smiths Work to complete it. I could not get done time enough, to deliver it before The Family left the City, Mr. Briesler desired me when it was done to apply to Mr Claxton, and that he would speak to Mr Claxton himself to receive it I applied to Mr. Claxton...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William Lovering, 18 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Lovering and observes that the employment of the funds destined for furnishing the President’s house, is confided by the legislature to mr Claxton solely. he knows however that those funds are all but exhausted, and thinks it probable mr Claxton can contract no new engagement on them. PrC ( ViW ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. PRESENTS HIS...