From Thomas Jefferson to Oliver Evans, 10 June 1806
Washington June 10. 06.
Sir
I am not certain whether I act on correct information in applying to you for the following articles: but I have understood that you are in the way of furnishing the implements for mills to those who have occasion to call for them. I risk the application the rather because I know, if it is not improper, that the articles will be chosen with a skill and good faith in which I have entire confidence. As soon as you shall inform me of the amount it shall be remitted to you in a draught of the bank of the US. here on that at Philadelphia. be so good as to have the articles safely packed, & addressed & forwarded to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson at Richmond to which place there are vessels constantly going from Philadelphia. I salute you with friendship & respect.
Th: Jefferson
24. | yds bolting cloth | No. 7. |
8. | yds do. | No. 6. |
6. | yds do. | No. 4. |
4. | yds canvas that will let shorts pass through. | |
10. | sides of strong white harness leather for elevator straps. | |
1. | wheat scale beam not less than 4 ½ f. long. | |
1. | flour do. of smaller size |
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.