1James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Being anxious to add, to my new establishment , whatever, is rare or desirable of the fruit, shrub, or tree kind; and knowing with a like inclination, you have had an ample opportunity to gratify it, I have taken the liberty to request of you, any little thing you can spare, without inconvenience, adapted to the garden, or pleasure grounds— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Mar. 1816...