To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 18 October 1808
New York October 18th. 1808
Sir,
A small box said to contain Spanish wheat, addressed to you, has been handed to me to forward—
I have this day sent it by the Scho. Ariadna, Capt. Richard Somers to the care of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond—
very sincerely your’s
David Gelston
MHi: Coolidge Collection.