To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 17 October 1806
Norfolk Octr 17—1806
Sir
Inclosed is a letter from the Consul of Mersailes, with a box of Artichoke roots, which I have sent by Capt. Butler who has promised to deliver them, having the Brittish Ambasadors furniture on board to deliver at the City of Washington—wish you health & happiness I am very respectfully Yr Obt Servt
Thos Newton
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.