John Stuart to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1796
From John Stuart
Augt. 25th. 1796
Sir
It is some time ago since I wrote you by Major Taylor, the Bones then mentioned I hoped would have Reached you nearly as soon as the Letter, but I unfortunately missed of the Waggoner—they are the same I now send by Mr. Silkniter. I am your Most Obd Humbl Servt.
John Stuart
RC (DLC); addressed: “Honbl. Thomas Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ.
Stuart last wrote TJ on 13 July 1796. I now send by Mr. Silkniter: TJ paid Jacob Silknitter for charcoal burning from 1795 to 1797 (, ii, 925). According to SJL, TJ wrote letters to Silknitter on 30 Oct. 1794, 30 Oct. 1797, and 29 Aug. 1798, none of which has been found.