Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 20 July 1821
To James Leitch
July 20. 21.
a plough plate
a bar of tire-iron
Th:J.
RC (Alexander Historical Autographs, Chesapeake, Md., Summer Historical Auction, 26 Aug. 2021, lot 1791); written on a small scrap; dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Mr Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL. This document, located after the pertinent chronological volume was published, will appear in the concluding supplement to the print edition.
Leitch’s records indicate that on this date TJ purchased by order “49lbs Iron” at six pence a pound for a total cost of $4.08 (, p. 273).