Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 1 October 1819
To James Leitch
Oct. 1. 19.
2. ℔ ginger
2. oz. Mace
2. oz. Cinnamon.
2. oz. nutmeg
2. oz. Cloves
1. ℔ fig blue
2. loaves sugar
Th:J.
RC (ViU: TJP); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Mr James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL.
fig blue or blue starch was a “powder used to combat yellowing, and hence preserve the whiteness of garments and fabrics in laundering, by adding a slight tint of blue” ().
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