1From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 18 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
9. yds ticklenburg a slip of thread for d o ViCMRL .
2From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 25 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
10.℔ Coffee, not green . ViCMRL .
3Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 21 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
a box of wafers, the largest sized box RC ( ViCMRL , on deposit ViU : TJP ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL . Number interlined in place of “23.”
4Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 3 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
25. ℔ coffee 25. ℔ brown sugar 3. loaves white d o RC ( PLeB ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap and currently encased in a glass paperweight; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL .
5Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 28 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
4. wash basons & pitchers. ½ doz. chamber pots. 1. ℔ pepper RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “82 ℔. Bar Iron 6 d ,
6Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 19 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
a sifter 10 ℔ rice RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline at foot of text; between signature and dateline: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this day TJ purchased by order “10 lb rice” at “9 d ” a pound and “1 wire Sifter” at “6/–” for a total of $2.25 ( Leitch Daybook MS daybook of Charlottesville merchant James Leitch, 2 Mar. 1820–8 May...
7From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
a pr of fine wool cards a pr of middle sized d o ½ doz. bottles mustard ViCMRL .
8Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 15 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
1000. X d nails RC ( WHi ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “ M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . A 16 Mar. 1822 entry in Leitch ’s records shows that on that day TJ purchased by order “17 ℔s 10 d Cutt nails” at “1/” for a total of $2.84 ( Leitch Daybook MS daybook of Charlottesville merchant James Leitch, 2 Mar. 1820–8 May 1823, ViCMRL, on deposit ViU,...
9Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 23 June 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On more maturely considering the different objects for which the padlocks are wanting, I find I must entirely change the assortment of yesterday; that I shall want 12. locks assorted as follows. 8 my coachrooms 4. single locks to open with the same key. (1. returned. 3 remain) garden. 3. single d o to open with the same key, but different from the former all returned my stable } 3. double...
10Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 20 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
a plough plate a bar of tire-iron RC ( Alexander Historical Autographs, Chesapeake, Md. , Summer Historical Auction, 26 Aug. 2021, lot 1791); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . This document, located after the pertinent chronological volume was published, will appear in the concluding supplement to the print edition....
11Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 3 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have never been more mortified than by the disappointment in paying you 1500. or 2000.D. the last year, on the reciept of which I counted with so much certainty that I had parted with all the money which was within my power before I found I was to be disappointed in that. and this year the fall in the price of flour & tobacco has shortened me a full third in the proceeds of my crop. I have...
12From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
a sack of salt. ViCMRL .
13Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 25 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
any clothing which the bearer Burwell may chuse for himself RC ( MdHi : Vertical Files); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
14Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 17 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
a steel plate cross cut saw 3. files for setting it. RC ( ViU : TJP ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
15Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 4 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
2 canteens of French brandy RC ( NN : Liebmann Collection); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL . This is one of a series of terse notes with which TJ ordered goods from Charlottesville merchant James Leitch.
16Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 21 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you an order on Cap t Bernard Peyton for 533.D. of which I would wish 500.D. to be credited on my bond, and the balance 33.D. to be placed in our current account to reimburse the 33.D. on my order of Apr. 15. in favor of Josiah Leake . I assure you I have not before had that sum in my hands at any moment when urgent calls have not required it from me. I believe you settle the...
17Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 30 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Leitch to give him small money for the within 10.D. bill, and to place among it a 3.D. bill which he has to remit to Albany . the bearer will bring also the 2. pr knit drawers laid by yesterday. RC (Will Paulsen, Charlottesville, 2017); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . This document, located after the pertinent...
18From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 31 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
linen shirting for the bearer Burwell ViCMRL .
19Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 1 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
2. ℔ ginger 2. oz. Mace 2. oz. Cinnamon. 2. oz. nutmeg 2. oz. Cloves 1. ℔ fig blue 2. loaves sugar RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL . fig blue or blue starch was a “powder used to combat yellowing, and hence preserve the whiteness of garments and fabrics in laundering, by adding a slight tint of...
20Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 28 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
at the meeting of the Commissioners at Rockfish gap it will be very important to have a copy of Madison ’s map of Virginia with lines traced on it , and through the different places proposed for the University , so as to shew the quantum of population on each side of those lines. it should be one of those with the boundaries of the counties colored, but not their whole surface. I wrote to mr...
21Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 4 May 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James Leitch is requested to pay to Edmund Meeks or order 14 Dollars 71 cents on account of Th: Jefferson . Tr ( TJ Editorial Files ); typescript from manuscript offered by Charles Hamilton Galleries, Inc. , auction 54, New York City, 9 Dec. 1971, lot 256. Not recorded in SJL . TJ gave Meeks the order on
22Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 16 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
about 15. or 20. ℔ of Cotton yarn which Burwell reports that mr Leitch has fit for negro cloth. a ream of best letter paper RC ( Mrs. J. Sharshall Grasty, Charlottesville, 1947 ; photocopy in ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “mr James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
23Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 14 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
1. ℔ allspice 2. oz. nutmegs 2. oz. ginger 1. oz. cinnamon 1. oz. mace. RC ( NcD-MC : Trent Collection); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “1 ℔. Allspice 3/. 1 ℔ Ginger 3/.
24Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 15 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Cloaths for the bearer Burwell , such as he shall chuse. RC ( ViCMRL , on deposit ViU : TJP ); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; adjacent to signature and dateline: “M r Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL . Burwell Colbert (1783–ca. 1862), butler, painter, and glazier, became one of TJ’s most trusted slaves. When and how he acquired the surname Colbert, which TJ seems never to...
25Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 30 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson understanding that mr Leitch has olive oil, will be glad of a bottle of it. being to set out on a journey within 2. or 3. days he asks the favor of him to change the inclosed bill. the more of it he can spare in silver, the more convenient it will be for the road. RC (digital image on eBay website, 11 Apr. 2006, lot posted by Gallery of History, Las Vegas); dateline at foot of...
26Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 24 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
65. yds best nappy cotton 140 yards ticklenburg. 115. oznabrigs. 2. large milk pans RC ( ViU: TJP
27From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 15 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
2. Canteens French brandy ViCMRL .
28Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 2 July 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Leitch will be pleased to let the two bearers Thrimston & Lovilo fit themselves with woollen hats. RC ( MdHi : Vertical Files); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap. Not recorded in SJL .
29Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 13 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
linen and any other clothing which the bearer Burwell may chus e RC ( Mrs. J. Sharshall Grasty, Charlottesville, 1947 ; photocopy in ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; edge trimmed; at foot of text: “ M r Lietch .” Not recorded in SJL . Leitch ’s records show that on this day TJ purchased by order “7 yds 4/4 Domestic” at “2/–” per yard, for a total of $2.34 (...
30From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 3 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
2 pr hand irons, smallest size 1. pr middle sized ViU .