1To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 9 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears the following are the remaining a/c for which JB. have not recd Orders upon viz. Order I presume in favr of Mr Rapin— 286.98. Capt. Lewis last 3 mos. Compensation } 150. presume may be passed to his Ct with JB. and charged you for probably there will be a Mr Andrews for Composition Ornaments a/c Also Mr March’s Book binders a/c Those at Philada—JB have minute of Accts to 958.62 If...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Conrad Hanse, 9 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
At the tim your Coachman Cald for your Chariot he informed me that the Links of the Ames of the wheel horse Harness apeard to Short and prest the Collars to Close to the Horses necks I then told him I wold have a pair of Longer wons made and sende them on as sune as poseble I hope those In Closed will Answer better then them that whent ferst with the Harness I am with Respect your Huml Servent...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Maher, [9 October 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Sir as you Cant a ford me more weages I must See and beter my Self I am sorrey to leave you RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as a letter of 9 Oct. 1801. Edward Maher began work at the President’s House on 12 Mch. 1801. His pay was $12 each month, plus an additional $2 “for drink” that was a routine gratuity for some members of the household staff. He was also to receive two suits of clothes. Maher,...