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Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 14 June 1822

To Frederick A. Mayo

Monticello June 14. 22.

Dear Sir

I sent you the other day about 20. small volumes to be bound. when ready be pleased to deliver them securely done up in strong paper, to Colo Peyton who will forward them by a waggon, and at the same time send me your bill which shall be promptly paid. remember always to put silk tapes into the volumes.1 I salute you with friendship and respect.

Th: Jefferson

P.S. do not forget the Johnson’s dicty

PoC (MHi); on verso of reused address cover to TJ; adjacent to signature: “Mr Mayo”; endorsed by TJ.

1Omitted period at right margin editorially supplied.

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