To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin King, 8 July 1805
ca. 8 July 1805
Account of Work & materials for Making 1 | |||
Fire Engine for the President | |||
Laurence Hays 14 Days work at $1.81 | $25.34 | ||
Jnr. King 15¾ Do 106 | 16.69 | ½ | |
Willm Smith 5¼ Do 181 | 9.50 | ||
Willm Sanderson 1½ Do 106 | 1.50 | ||
P. Prevot ½ Do 181 | 90 | ½ | |
" | 150 of Bar Iron at 6 Cents | 9.00 | |
" | Wood work of Box | 18.00 | |
" | Brass for Cylinders 58 D @15 | 8.70 | |
" | 20 ℔ of Copper for Air Vessel @ 50 | 10.00 | |
" | Brass Collar for Do 10 ℔ @ 15 | 1.50 | |
" | 15 Bushels of Coal @ 25 | 3.75 | |
" | Painting Do. | 5.00 | |
" | Leather for Do. | 1.50 | |
" | Plank for Do. | 4.00 | |
$115.42 |
MHi: Coolidge Collection.