1From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 18 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
9. yds ticklenburg a slip of thread for d o ViCMRL .
2From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 25 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
10.℔ Coffee, not green . ViCMRL .
3Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 3 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
25. ℔ coffee 25. ℔ brown sugar 3. loaves white d o RC ( PLeB ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap and currently encased in a glass paperweight; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL .
4From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
a pr of fine wool cards a pr of middle sized d o ½ doz. bottles mustard ViCMRL .
5Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 15 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
1000. X d nails RC ( WHi ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . A 16 Mar. 1822 entry in Leitch ’s records shows that on that day TJ purchased by order “17 ℔s 10 d Cutt nails” at “1/” for a total of $2.84 ( Leitch Daybook MS daybook of Charlottesville merchant James Leitch, 2 Mar. 1820–8 May 1823, ViCMRL, on deposit ViU,...
6From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
a sack of salt. ViCMRL .
7From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 31 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
linen shirting for the bearer Burwell ViCMRL .
8From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 15 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
2. Canteens French brandy ViCMRL .
9From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 3 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
2 pr hand irons, smallest size 1. pr middle sized ViU .
10From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 5 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
some iron to be chosen by the bearer Joe. ViU : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
11From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 25 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Leitch is requested to pay to Hieram Sanders or order eight Dollars on account of his humbl serv t PU : Hugenschmidt Autograph Collection.
12Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 13 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
a hand vice some German steel to be chosen by the bearer. RC ( ViHi : Preston Family Papers); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
13From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 8 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
2. yards best bed-ticking ViCMRL .
14From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 16 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
3. yds flannel, crimson or scarlet this being intended for a saddle-cloth, I should be glad of a bit of buff cloth for binding. I guess that ½ yard of ¾ cloth would be enough Th:J Aug. 16. 24 ViCMRL .
15Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 9 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
2. canteens of best spirits RC (Mrs. N. H. R. Dawson, Selma, Ala., 1961; photocopy in ViU: TJP ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “ M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . This document, located after the pertinent chronological volume was published, will appear in the concluding supplement to the print edition.
16Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 28 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
4. wash basons & pitchers. ½ doz. chamber pots. 1. ℔ pepper RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “82 ℔. Bar Iron 6 d ,
17Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 19 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
a sifter 10 ℔ rice RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline at foot of text; between signature and dateline: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this day TJ purchased by order “10 lb rice” at “9 d ” a pound and “1 wire Sifter” at “6/–” for a total of $2.25 ( Leitch Daybook MS daybook of Charlottesville merchant James Leitch, 2 Mar. 1820–8 May...
18Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 20 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
a plough plate a bar of tire-iron RC ( Alexander Historical Autographs, Chesapeake, Md. , Summer Historical Auction, 26 Aug. 2021, lot 1791); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . This document, located after the pertinent chronological volume was published, will appear in the concluding supplement to the print edition....
19Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 3 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have never been more mortified than by the disappointment in paying you 1500. or 2000.D. the last year, on the reciept of which I counted with so much certainty that I had parted with all the money which was within my power before I found I was to be disappointed in that. and this year the fall in the price of flour & tobacco has shortened me a full third in the proceeds of my crop. I have...
20Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 21 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you an order on Cap t Bernard Peyton for 533.D. of which I would wish 500.D. to be credited on my bond, and the balance 33.D. to be placed in our current account to reimburse the 33.D. on my order of Apr. 15. in favor of Josiah Leake . I assure you I have not before had that sum in my hands at any moment when urgent calls have not required it from me. I believe you settle the...
21Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 30 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Leitch to give him small money for the within 10.D. bill, and to place among it a 3.D. bill which he has to remit to Albany . the bearer will bring also the 2. pr knit drawers laid by yesterday. RC (Will Paulsen, Charlottesville, 2017); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . This document, located after the pertinent...
22Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 1 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
2. ℔ ginger 2. oz. Mace 2. oz. Cinnamon. 2. oz. nutmeg 2. oz. Cloves 1. ℔ fig blue 2. loaves sugar RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL . fig blue or blue starch was a “powder used to combat yellowing, and hence preserve the whiteness of garments and fabrics in laundering, by adding a slight tint of...
23Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 28 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
at the meeting of the Commissioners at Rockfish gap it will be very important to have a copy of Madison ’s map of Virginia with lines traced on it , and through the different places proposed for the University , so as to shew the quantum of population on each side of those lines. it should be one of those with the boundaries of the counties colored, but not their whole surface. I wrote to mr...
24Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 4 May 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James Leitch is requested to pay to Edmund Meeks or order 14 Dollars 71 cents on account of Th: Jefferson . Tr ( TJ Editorial Files ); typescript from manuscript offered by Charles Hamilton Galleries, Inc. , auction 54, New York City, 9 Dec. 1971, lot 256. Not recorded in SJL . TJ gave Meeks the order on
25Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 16 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
about 15. or 20. ℔ of Cotton yarn which Burwell reports that mr Leitch has fit for negro cloth. a ream of best letter paper RC ( Mrs. J. Sharshall Grasty, Charlottesville, 1947 ; photocopy in ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “mr James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
26Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 14 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
1. ℔ allspice 2. oz. nutmegs 2. oz. ginger 1. oz. cinnamon 1. oz. mace. RC ( NcD-MC : Trent Collection); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “1 ℔. Allspice 3/. 1 ℔ Ginger 3/.
27Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 24 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
65. yds best nappy cotton 140 yards ticklenburg. 115. oznabrigs. 2. large milk pans RC ( ViU: TJP
28Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 13 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
linen and any other clothing which the bearer Burwell may chus e RC ( Mrs. J. Sharshall Grasty, Charlottesville, 1947 ; photocopy in ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; edge trimmed; at foot of text: “ M r Lietch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records show that on this day TJ purchased by order “7 yds 4/4 Domestic” at “2/–” per yard, for a total of $2.34 (...
29Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 28 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall set out the day after tomorrow for the Gap , and after our business done I shall visit Staunton , and, being so far on the way shall visit the Warm springs to which I have been going and ought to have gone 2. or 3. years ago. but I must borrow of you the money for my journey which I suppose will take 100.D. I am the more reluctant on this because I cannot reimburse it by an immediate...
30Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 21 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
16. yds Cotton Casimir of a fustian colour & stout. lining & trimmings for 2. suits. they are for servants. RC ( ViU: TJP ); on verso of portion of reused address cover, with “ Monticello ” in an unidentified hand; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order: “15 Yds ( ¾
31Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 17 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
25. ℔ brown sugar. 2. ℔ salts a pint of Castor oil 7. yds strong Corduroy with buttons & trimming for a coat & pantaloons. a paper of shi r t buttons 2. loaves white sugar if mr Lietch has rec d
32Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 4 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
10. ℔ coffee (not green) 1000. Χ d nails. wrought of preference. RC ( Raab Collection, Ardmore, Pa. , 2019); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “ M r Lietch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this day TJ purchased by order “16 ℔s 10 d Cutt nails 1/. 5 ℔s Green Coffee” at “2/6” for a total of $4.75 ( Leitch Daybook
33Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 22 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
a bar of tire iron a sack of salt RC ( Christie’s, New York City , auction 20528, 25 May 2022, lot 71); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch ”; affixed to front endpaper of Edmund Pendleton ’s copy of vol. 1 of Bushrod Washington, Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of Appeals of Virginia (Richmond, 1798; Sowerby, E. Millicent...
34Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 20 October 181[9] (Jefferson Papers)
25. ℔ brown sugar. 2. ℔ tea. 4. yds best white flannel a tin cup with a handle to hold about a gill RC ( Christie’s, New York City , 2017); written on a small scrap; dateline (torn) beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Preceding three words interlined.
35Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 22 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
half a sack of salt or as much as the bearer can bring on his mule 1.℔ pepper. RC ( DLC : George Frederick Holmes Papers); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “2 ½ Bushels Salt” at “9/–” for a total of $3.75. In an earlier entry for the same day, Leitch...
36Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 12 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Some plane irons Sand-paper isinglass. glue brush to be chosen by the bearer John Hemings . RC ( TxDaHCL ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . plane irons are the cutting blades of planes ( OED
37Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 7 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the bond duly executed for the amount of my debt to you on the 1 st day of August last . the vast and sudden diminution in the circulating medium of our country which has taken place, with the retirement, by bankruptcy, of so many bidders for our produce, has brought that so low as to be no longer equal to the payment of debts contracted in expectation that it would continue to...