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From Thomas Jefferson to Mathew Carey, 7 March 1805

To Mathew Carey

Washington Mar. 7. 1805.

Sir

The books you were so kind as to send me came safely to hand, & I now inclose you a draught on the Philadelphia bank of the US. for 10 D 37½/100 the amount.   you mentioned to me that there was a tolerably decent edition of the New testament in 12mo. to be had at Philadelphia. you will oblige me by sending me 2. copies any time within a month, as I am about to be absent that long. Accept my respects and best wishes.

Th: Jefferson

RC (ViU); at foot of text: “Mr. Matthew Cary”; lacks address sheet; endorsed by Carey as received 11 Mch. and answered 19 Mch. PoC (MHi); endorsed by TJ. RC (copy in TJ Editorial Files); address sheet only; addressed: “Mr. Matthew Cary Bookseller Philadelphia”; franked for the president; postmarked. Notation in SJL: “10.375.”

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