From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 6 November 1807
Washington Nov. 6. 07
Sir
Having occasion to pay to mr Cheetham 30. D. for newspapers, I take the occasion of including that with duties &c on wine by the Franklin 6.95 & duty on the Stylograph 3.67 in all 40.62 in a draught in your favor on the bank of the US. and will pray you to pay to mr Cheetham the 30. D. on his calling on you which I have desired him to do. Accept my salutations & assurances of esteem & respect
Th: Jefferson
MHi: Coolidge Collection.