To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 15 August 1805
George Town 15 Augt. 1805.
Sir
I am honored with the Presidents favor of the 12th—at all events, I could not think of leaving Town untill after the 9th & 11th. Sept. have passed over—and the two Notes of $2000 & 1600—were safely withdrawn—
mean while, I shall endeavour to avail my self of the first favorable Occasion, that offers, to pay The Revd. Mr. Pryce $4 to purchase 6th portable Soup (Chicken or Veal not mentioned) as well to subscribe to Mr. Corkles paper.
at last, the President is presented with a/c of my receivals & payments, at B.B. Washington—I inclose also my July a/c store & Cask and $91.41—For this & next Mo: of small Amts. I shall defer, and include in One a/c—
I am happy to learn the President have returned from the fatiguing Journey of Visiting his Bedford Plantation—and of plentiful Crops, health, of the good family &a.
From the Presidents silence respecting Mr. Burwell, I flatter myself, that Gentleman had felt no ill effects from the Thunder storm that threatened a relapse of his former complaint.—
With every good wish for your health & happiness—I am, most Respectfully. The Presidents—very Obed: humble. servant,
John Barnes
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Enclosure
The President US: In. BB. US. at Washington—with John Barnes
Augt. | 4t. | To Compasses | 2083. | 33. | ||||
7 | To Notes disctd at said B | 2000. | ||||||
deduct Do | 21. | 33 | 1978. | 67. | ||||
To Balc. due TJ. 13 July | 3. | 71. | 4065. | 71. | ||||
Augt. |
6 | By Note at B.B. US. taken up | 2000. | |||||
12 | By Do. at B of Columbia—Do | 1500. | ||||||
By Jones & Howell remitted them | 125. | 74 | ||||||
14 | By Mr. LeMaire paid him | 300. | 3925. | 74. | ||||
In Bank. (save Errors.) | $ 139. | 97. | ||||||
George Town 15th Augst. 1805,
John Barnes.