Thomas Jefferson Papers

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.

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