James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 30 April 1821
From James Barbour
Barboursville April 30th 21
Dear Sir
Some years past I recollect to have drunk some ale at Monticello which I understood was of your own brewing—The manner of doing which you had obtained by a recipe from some intelligent Briton—Being desirous to introduce that kind of drink and having a facility in preparing the materials of which it is made you will oblige me much by furnishing me with a copy of the recipe as soon as your convenience will permit.
I present you my respects
James Barbour
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as received 6 May 1821 and so recorded in SJL.
The intelligent briton was Joseph Miller.