1II. Jefferson’s Notes on Coxe’s Commercial System for the United States, [ca. 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
...foreign ones out of competition, viz. beer, spirits, potash, gunpowder, cordage, loaf...
2II. Replies to Queries: New York (2), [ca. 1–5 June 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
7. Hats and beer.
3V. Estimate of American Imports, [1785–1786?] (Jefferson Papers)
.... 2000 tons @ 100. = 200,000. Brandy. Beer.
4From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 11 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
...small, drank Champagne and Burgundy as small beer during dinner, and Bordeaux after dinner...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, with Enclosure, 17 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
.... tons @ 100 Louis. 200,000 Louis.
Brandy. Beer.