From Thomas Jefferson to John Hawkins, 11 March 1805
Washington Mar. 11. 05
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Hawkins & his thanks for the trouble he has taken in proposing to him the purchase of the pair of elks: but having no inclosure for confining such animals, nor expecting to have one for several years, he is obliged to decline it.
MHi: Coolidge Collection.