1To Thomas Jefferson from William Augustine Washington, 14 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of mentioning to you that Mr. Beverley of Geo: Town & myself, have sent round to Richmond for a load of Nicholson and Heths best Coal—These Gentlen. assure us that the coal delivered at this time will be generally large, for as the demand at present is not considerable, the choice at the yard will be much better than it will be some time hence—Knowing that you consume a...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William Augustine Washington, 15 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your letter of yesterday & am thankful for this mark of attention & the opportunity offered of obtaining a supply of coal. the fact is that I have a standing correspondent at Richmond who annually purchases my stock of coal there at such time as he finds most advantageous, and in autumn he freights a vessel & sends it on to this place. he is a good judge of quality & is generally...