To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 13 February 1804
From J. P. G. Muhlenberg
Philadelphia Febry. 13th. 1804.
Sir
As president of the Vine Company; I am requested by the Managers, to sollicit The President of the U States, to Honor the Company, by becoming a Subscriber,
I should not have become troublesome on this occasion, but knowing how much, Institutions of this kind have been patronisd by you—I have taken the liberty to enclose a Subscription paper—permit me to observe, that the affairs of the Company are now in a flourishing situation, & the Institution bids fair, to become very beneficial to our Country.
I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect Sir your Obed Servt
P Muhlenberg
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Presidt, U States”; endorsed by TJ as received 16 Feb. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure not found.
The vine company of Pennsylvania promoted the production of wine (New York Commercial Advertiser, 12 Aug. 1802; Philadelphia Gazette of the United States, 30 Apr. 1803; Aurora, 31 Jan. and 9 Feb. 1804).