Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 20 October 181[9]
To James Leitch
Oct. 20. 1[9]
25. ℔ brown sugar.
2. ℔ tea.
4. yds best white flannel
a tin cup with a handle1 to hold about a gill
Th:J.
RC (Christie’s, New York City, 2017); written on a small scrap; dateline (torn) beneath signature; at foot of text: “Mr James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL.
1. Preceding three words interlined.