1From Thomas Jefferson to John Peyton, enclosing Advice of Council concerning the Clothier’s Department, 21 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose to you an advice of Council on the subject of the Clothier’s and Sub Clothier’s Duty. Colo. Davies having been so kind as to consider the Subject and furnish us with a Plan and Observations on the minuter parts of the business I beg Leave to recommend them to your Consideration, as they will furnish you with very useful Ideas on the Details of your office. I am Sir &c., The Board...