Thomas Jefferson Papers

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.

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