John Dortic to Thomas Jefferson, 24 April 1811
From John Dortic
New York April 24th 1811.
Sir
I have the favour to forward to you a letter which I was trusted with in L’Orient, with a small box containing garden seeds, as I was told. I made the entry of the box which remains on board of my vessel to be Delivered according to your direction.
I am very glad, Sir, to have that opportunity to present1 my respect to you of whom I am Respectfully
| John Dortic2 |
| 121 William Street |
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as received 1 May 1811 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: André Thoüin to TJ, 2 Mar. 1811.
John Dortic was a merchant in New York City (Longworth’s American Almanac, New-York Register, and City Directory [New York, 1812], 91; George Long, The Citizens Directory and Strangers Guide Through the City of New York [New York, 1814], 166).
1. Manuscript: “prent.”
2. Preceding two words copied below line by TJ for clarity.