1Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 14 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
1. ℔ allspice 2. oz. nutmegs 2. oz. ginger 1. oz. cinnamon 1. oz. mace. RC ( NcD-MC : Trent Collection); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “1 ℔. Allspice 3/. 1 ℔ Ginger 3/.