1Thomas Jefferson to Timothy Banger, 10 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the disposition you have made of the box found in the Military stores addressed to me. I know nothing of it, nor of it’s contents. it is probably something which has long been considered as lost. I will write a line to mr Starke to forward it to Richmond to my correspondents there, mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , who will receive it and pay all costs. The length of time you have...