Thomas Jefferson to Reuben Perry, 26 December 1812
To Reuben Perry
Monticello Dec. 26. 12.
Sir
I have just recieved a letter from mr Richardson of the Oxford iron works informing me he is very doubtful whether they would continue much longer in blast, & therefore urging the being furnished immediately with the model for my iron-backs. I must pray you therefore to have it sent to the works immediately that I may not be disappointed. if I lose this chance I may never get another, and the brick backs begin to burn out already. Accept my best wishes.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (ViW: TC-JP); at foot of text: “Mr Reuben Perry”; endorsed by TJ.
A missing 16 Dec. 1812 letter from Robert richardson is recorded in SJL as received from the Oxford Iron Works on 25 Dec. 1812.