1From Thomas Jefferson to Caleb Lownes, 18 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having yet seen the captain of the vessel to whom I had offered the transportation of my goods to Richmond, I conclude to send them by your vessels to Richmond if you chuse to take them on the terms I heretofore paid, that is to say @ 4d. the cubic foot. There are 15. boxes, containing 282. cubic feet now at Mr. Hazlehurst’s ready to be delivered, marked TJ. No. 52. to 66. There are 22....
2From Thomas Jefferson to Caleb Lownes, 9 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I am to acknolege the receipt of your favor of Aug. 5. I have not yet heard from Mr. Swan of the arrival of the three ton of rods, but being very nearly out of rods, I have sent off a waggon for a load in confidence of the arrival. As three ton but barely suffice for a quarter, and it is necessary I should have some stock on hand to guard me against accidents of delay, I must pray you to send...