John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1819
From John Barnes
George Town Coa 4h Jany 1819.
Dear Sir
Permit me to acknowledge your favr of the 21t as it containd 2 Bank Notes for Seven dollars in paymt for Gales & Seatons Acct—was 33Cts over pay—
Moreover the pleasure Afforded me—in learning—your perfect State of health &c—
with repeated Assurance of Esteem and respect. Your Obedt servant
John Barnes.
PS. | I cannot but lament the unfortunate delay whereby, you are deprived receiving the growing Interest and dividends—of the late worthy & most respectable friend,—(of more than a $1000 per Annm) |
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Jan. 1819 and so recorded in SJL.
The late friend was Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
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