To Thomas Jefferson from Caldcleugh & Thomas, 8 November 1804
From Caldcleugh & Thomas
His Excellency Thomas Jefferson Esquire, Philadelphia Novr. 6. 1804
Bot. of Caldcleugh & Thomas
6 Patent Lamps Semi vase Transparent green | |||||
Japanned & Gilt with brass glass holders | |||||
& 6 glasses & 3 dozen wicks | @ 7.50 | 45.00 | |||
½ doz. extra Glasses for ditto | 2.50 | 1.25 | |||
3 doz. do. wicks | 25 | 75 | |||
Box | 25 | ||||
$47.25 |
Philaia. Novr. 8. 1804
Sir
The above were shipped the 6th. Inst. agreeably to Bill of Loading enclosed, we hope they will arrive safe & to your satisfaction, Lamps of a similar form to the above, of the usual workmanship; we sell at $6,00$ but on Account of the additional workmanship in the Japanning & gilding, those sent, cannot be afforded at less than they are charged—
We enclose a Sheet containing a Sketch of 3 patterns of the pedestal fountain Lamps, with a reference to their prices & constructions, & to some others which are not sketched—should they meet your approbation, be pleased to drop us a line on the subject—
We are Sir with respect Yr. obdt. Servts.
Caldcleugh & Thomas
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “His Excellency Thomas Jefferson Esquire City of Washington”; endorsed by TJ as received on 10 Nov. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.