1To 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,...