Thomas Jefferson to Marten Wanscher, 10 April 1804
To Marten Wanscher
Monticello Apr. 10. 1804.
Sir
The lime arrived here yesterday, and we are this day beginning to get laths. I shall therefore be glad that you would set out as soon as possible for this place, that I may see every thing in a good way for you before I leave the place. the Parlour & Hall are ready. the dome room will soon be ready, and, after that the three rooms & passage in the roof will be ready. according to your desire I send you an order for fifteen dollars on mr Barnes, out of which you can bear your expences. I shall be in hopes of seeing you here in less than a fortnight from this time. Accept my good wishes.
Th: Jefferson
P.S. no plaister of Paris came; but there is plenty here of that.
PrC (MHi). Enclosure: Order on John Barnes, Monticello, 10 Apr. 1804, requesting payment of $15 to Wanscher “for value received” (MS in DLC, in TJ’s hand and signed by him, signed by Charles Lacey acknowledging payment, endorsed by Barnes on verso as paid on 28 Apr.; PrC in MHi, on same sheet as cover letter).