Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from James Melvin, 10 December 1807

10 Oct.-10 Dec. 1807

1807 Thomas Jefferson Esqr. To James Melvin Dr.
Oct. 10 To making 4 suits Livery for Servants 24/— Cotton 1/— 25.
" 8 Yds. Blue cloth @ 4/75 Backs 1/33½ 2 Yds. scarlet @ 4/50 48. 33½
" 14 Yds. corduroy @ 1/ 25 9 Yds Linen @ /50 6 doz. Buttons @ /37 ½ 24. 25
" 4 doz Buttons @ /25 Buttons for Pantaloons 1/— 2.
" 7 Yds. silver Lace @ 1 /50 Trimmings for all 4 /— 14. 50
114.08
12 " making Coat 3/50 Linen and sleeve linings 1/— 4. 50
" 2 Yds. Blue cloth @ 8/50 1½ doz Buttons @ /75 18. 12½
" Silk Twist thread and Padding /75 . 75
" making cassimere coat 3.50 Linen and sleeve linings 1/ 4. 50
" 4¾ Yds cassimere @ 3/25 1½ doz. Buttons @ /75 16. 56
" Silk Twist thread and padding /75 . 75
Novr. 4 " making Breeches 1/50 Linen /50 Buttons /37½ 2. 37½
" 3 Yds corduroy @ 1/50 Trimmings /25 4. 75
12 " facing [b]under vests 2/75 2¼ Yds crimson velvet @5/ 14.
14 " making 2 Dr. Drawers 1/ 3½ Yds. Flannel @ 1/ 4. 50
Decr. 10 " making Breeches 1/75 3 doz. Buttons @ /25 2. 50
" 3½ Yds fustain @ /50 Trimmings /37½ 2. 12½
Th:J 75.44 $ 189. 52

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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