From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, [20 July 1801]
To John Barnes
[20 July 1801]
If mr Barnes has not sent off the groceries to Richmond, Th:J will be obliged to him to add the underwritten articles. he has also two or three books he would send to have put into some of the packages
10. ℔ raisins P.S. also to send Th:J. 20. D. in small bills.
10. ℔ almonds
10. ℔ figs
10. ℔ prunes.
MS (ViU); undated; in TJ’s hand, except for check marks next to each grocery item and a note by Barnes at foot of text: “in a Box—with 2 Books—but no Conveyance at present”; addressed: “Mr. Barnes”; endorsed by TJ; endorsed by Barnes: “The President for $20—July 20th 1801” and “⅌ Mr Dougherty” (see , 2:1047).