From Thomas Jefferson to William D. Meriwether, 24 November 1807
Washington Nov. 24. 07.
Dear Sir
By the bearer Davy, I send you, according to our arrangement, the following trees.
No. 1. six Peach Apricots engrafted from an engrafted tree, of Italy.
No. 2. two Bourdeaux Apricots, large & fine in quality.
No. 3. two Peach trees from France, soft, said to be the finest ever seen.
also a small bag containing about 100. Paccan nuts, fresh, for planting. wishing you all possible success with these fruits, which are of pre-eminent value, I salute you with great friendship & respect.
Th: Jefferson
MHi: Coolidge Collection.