1From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Remsen, 13 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
...their colours stand, and even try whether a towel dipped in soap and water and rubbed on...
2Memorandum Books, 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
...Robertson for 3 pr. sheets, 3. tablecloths, 15 towels £14–1–3.
3Memorandum Books, 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Gave Petit to pay for 4. doz. towels 12.