I must ask the favor of you to send me 12. barr[els] of herrings and one of Shad: one half of the herrings to be sent to Lynchburg to the care of mr Robertson mercha[nt] of that place, and the other half with the barrel of sha[d] to be sent here by any of the Milton boats. my flour not being as yet sold, I cannot fix the paiment exactl[y,] but it shall be as soon as in my power. accept the assurances of my esteem & respect.

Th: Jefferson