Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Jones & Howell, 2 May 1808

Philadelphia May 2nd. 1808

Dear Sir

We have this day shiped to the address of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson of Richmond on board the schooner Speedwell Capt. Baker Vis

80 Bundles Wt. 2.0.0.0 Nail Rods £50 $266. 67
1 Corn Mill 15.
porterage       1.
$282. 67

The Corn mill is of the best American manufacture after requesting the makers to make one of the largest size he broght the one we now send you which he said was as large as any he had ever made but if we wished one larger he could make it of any size we should direct, if this should not please & you will direct us we will pay particular attention to have it mad to your satisfaction

We are with respect Yours

Jones & Howell

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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