Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 21 June 1821
To James Leitch
June 21. 21.
16. yds Cotton Casimir of a fustian colour & stout.
lining & trimmings for 2. suits. they are for servants.
Th:J.
RC (ViU: TJP); on verso of portion of reused address cover, with “Monticello” in an unidentified hand; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Mr James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL.
Leitch’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order:
“15 Yds (¾) Blue Cotton Cassimere | 3s/9 | 9 | 38 | ||
4 doz button Moulds | 9 | 50 | |||
2 Sticks Twist 6d. 8 hanks thread | 3cts | 41 | |||
3 Yds Domestic Cloth | 1/6 | 75 | ” |
fustian: a type of coarse cotton cloth “usually dyed of an olive, leaden, or other dark colour” ( ).
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