1From Thomas Jefferson to J. A. Gautier, 19 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Of the 2044₶ 16s. 2d. belonging to Mr. Wuibert the son according to the papers which I had the honour of putting into your hands the other day, his father lays claim to 600₶. Having no authority to decide on the justice of this claim, I have promised him that I will leave 600₶ in the hands of Mr. Grand, subject to the future orders of the son, to whom I shall write on the occasion. I will...