David Isaacs to Thomas Jefferson, 1 May 1814
From David Isaacs
May 1 1814
Sir
The Boy just arrived and i hasten to forward you Six of the best they Brot the trip has been a long one, and the Fish cost 1/6 a peice on Shore I cant Sell them for less than 3/—to Save myself—I hope they will meet your approbation
Your &c
D Isaacs
RC (MHi); dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Thos Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of May 1814.
TJ recorded paying Isaacs $3 on this date for six shad ( , 2:1299).