From Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 9 December 1804
To Jones & Howell
Washington Dec. 9. 04
Messrs. Jones & Howell
Towards the latter end of this month, but before your river closes up, be so good as to avail yourselves of some vessel going to Richmond to forward to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson for me two tons of nail rod assorted as heretofore generally desired. Accept my friendly salutations.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (MHi); at foot of text: “Messrs. Jones & Howell”; endorsed by TJ.