1To Thomas Jefferson from James Hayes, 23 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to be troublesome, but must beg leave to inform your Excellency, that the Warrant you were pleased to favor me with this day, is by far inadequate to the expence of a Horse, Paper, and other Articles necessary to compleat the Printing Apparatus intended for the use of this State. As it is not probable such another opportunity may happen a considerable time to come, I could wish to...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Hayes, 18 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
When I inform’d your Excellency, that I intended for Philadelphia this week, in order to forward the Printing Apparatus for the use of this State, I had not the presence of mind to mention, that a Horse to carry me there, and a sum of Money would be requisite to purchase Paper and other articles absolutely necessary for the Public use. That alone will now detain me, and as I would wish not to...