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.