From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 28 August 1808
Monticello Aug. 28. 08.
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 22d. came safely to hand, & I thank you for the accomodation of the 120. D. for the operations of the ensuing month I inclose checks dated Sep. 5. I will pray you at their dates to deliver those to Lemaire for 500. D, Melvin 134.87 Saml. H. Smith for 26. D. to those persons respectively. I inclose a check also in your name for 1175. D. which I will pray you to dispose of as follows.
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for yourself (in addition to the 120. before) | 250 | ||
to remit to G. Jefferson in Richmd | 100. | ||
to remit to myself by post | 825 | in bills of Richmd or US. | |
1175 |
our post will leave Washington on Tuesday the 6th. of Sep. about two or three oclock P.M. by which I shall be glad to recieve it. I salute you with sincere affection & respect.
Th: Jefferson
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.