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From Thomas Jefferson to John Beckley, 16 May 1804

To John Beckley

Washington May 16. 04.

Th: Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to mr Beckley and incloses him a catalogue just recieved from mr Erving of some books shipped by him lately for the Congressional library, cost £68.2. sterling. mr Irving adds that there remains in his hand an unexpended balance of £63.1.1 sterl. Th:J. has recieved no account yet from mr Livingston of the balance remaining in his hands. perhaps it may be to be settled with mr Duane.

PoC (DLC); endorsed by TJ. Enclosure: Invoice for Books Ordered for the Library of Congress, enclosed in George W. Erving to TJ, 8 Mch.

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