To Thomas Jefferson from John Taggert, 26 October 1807
Philada. Octr 26th. 1807
Sir
Your letter of the 12th Inst. I recd., and according to your Orders have Shiped the Oil and White Lead on board the Schooner Adventure Captn. Townsend bound for Richmond adressed to the care of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson of that Place, it being the first Conveance I Could find, Shee Sailed from here yesterday, I hope the Articles may come safe to hand, and answer your Expectations—
I am Most Respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
John Taggert
MHi: Coolidge Collection.