To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, [19 December 1792]
From Benjamin Smith Barton
Wednesday-morning, 10 oCl. [19 Dec. 1792]
Sir
You will place me under a very great obligation by letting me have, by the bearer of this note, the sum of Sixty Dollars, which, I pledge my honour, shall be returned to you punctually on the 5th day of January next. I am sensible, Sir, that I am taking a very great liberty, but a1 disappointment of a peculiar nature will, I hope, with your goodness, plead an apology. I am already too sensible of your kindness to me not to feel a great deal in asking this favour. I remain, with great esteem & respect, &c. Sir, Your humble & obedient servant, &c.
Benjamin Smith Barton
RC (MHi); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Dec. 1792 and so recorded in SJL.
TJ recorded that on 19 Dec. 1792 he “gave Dr. Barton order on bank for 60. D. in loan” (
, 19 Dec. 1792).1. At this point Barton canceled “great.”