Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Jones, 6 June 1815

To Benjamin Jones

Monticello June 6. 15.

Dear Sir

The iron announced in yours of Mar. 25. came safely to hand and I have this day, by the mail to Richmond, desired my correspondents Messrs Gibson and Jefferson to remit to you 142. D 76 C the amount of the bill which therefore you may count on some few days after your reciept of this. Accept the assurance of my esteem & respect

Th: Jefferson

PoC (MHi); at foot of text: “Mr Benjamin Jones”; endorsed by TJ.

A missing letter from TJ to Patrick Gibson of this day is recorded in SJL.

Index Entries

  • Gibson, Patrick; letters to accounted for search
  • Gibson & Jefferson (Richmond firm); payments made for TJ search
  • iron; purchased by TJ search
  • Jefferson, Thomas; Business & Financial Affairs; payments to B. Jones search
  • Jones, Benjamin; letters to search
  • Jones, Benjamin; TJ pays search