To Thomas Jefferson from James Melvin, 6 February 1808

Feby 6 1808

Sir

having a Large Sum of money to pay this day I am under the Nessesity of applying to you for the amount of your account with me

Your obt Servt

James Melvin

[Note in TJ’s hand:]

gave him a check on the bank for 189.52 D.

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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Cite as: “To Thomas Jefferson from James Melvin, 6 February 1808,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/99-01-02-7354. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of Thomas Jefferson. It is not an authoritative final version.]