1To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick White, 19 May 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favoured with yours of the 7th. which came to me by the hands of Messrs. Buchannan Dunlop & Co. the 14th. I never knew that John Banisters debt to you was partly a Bill of exchange and a note, as this is the case if you will forward them to your friends in Richmond with a Receipt in full for the debt he owed you I will pay your demand of Sixty three pounds three shillings and 8d. current...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick White, 25 March 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
I received yours of the 15th. informing me that by desire of M. Thomas Shippen of Philadelphia you had drawn on me at ten days sight for a balance due you by the late John Banister deceased. The principal I will pay to the holders of your draft, the Interest I am not Justifiable in paying as Administrator of the said deceaseds Estate not knowing whether or no there will be sufficient personal...