From Thomas Jefferson to James Walker, 1 September 1807
Monticello Sep. 1. 07.
Sir
In an account presented to me by mr Shoemaker are the charges below stated, as to the reasonableness of which I am an entire stranger, and therefore ask the favor of you to inform me what would be the proper charges. I ask this of you the rather because you know exactly the nature of the articles, and because I shall have entire confidence in what you shall think right. Be so good as to lodge an answer for me at Colo. Cole’s with as little delay as convenient. Accept my best wishes.
Th: Jefferson
| 1807. | Feb. | 2. | dressing the 5. f. millstones | 25. Dollars |
| May | 15. | dressing the 6. f. stones, hanging trunk-head & moving crane | 30. | |
| 18. | cash paid for Rubbers & hauling [this is right] | 29. | ||
| 27. | dressing & starting Rubbers | 40. | ||
| Aug. | [. . . .]aising floors | 50. | ||
| elevators & fan spout | 20. |
MHi: Coolidge Collection.