11From Thomas Jefferson to André Limozin, 17 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not know till last night that my bookseller had sent off the three boxes of books which I had mentioned in a former letter that I should take the liberty of addressing to your care. I will beg the favor of you to send them all by the next packet to New-York, ordering them all to be delivered to Mr. Madison, whose address is on the box marked I.M. No. 4. and who will take charge of the...
12From Thomas Jefferson to John Stockdale, 17 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the desire expressed in your last letter I send you a book which has just appeared, of the instructive kind and fit for children. It is entitled ‘a complete course of instructions and anecdotes by Father Berenger,’ 2.v. 12 mo. Having little time to read I have been able to peruse only about 30. or 40. pages, and so far it appears to me to be one of the best things I have ever seen...
13From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 17 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter of yesterday I threatened you with a commission on the subject of a harpsichord. This has been made for me by Kirkman and paid for by Colo. Smith. It was then carried to the shop of Mr. Walker to have the Celestini stop put to it, which is done and the instrument there now ready to be delivered. I wish it therefore to be well packed and forwarded by water to Rouen to the care of...
14From Thomas Jefferson to Adam Walker, 17 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
A servant of mine who was lately in London, informing me that he had seen my Harpsichord in your shop, finished, and ready to be delivered on my sending an order for it, I write the present to desire you to deliver it to Mr. John Trumbull or order. I do not know what arrangements Colo. Smith took for the having it packed. He is now absent. Probably it should be packed by Mr. Kirkman the maker....