Mathew Carey to Thomas Jefferson, 20 February 1805
From Mathew Carey
Philada. Feb. 20. 1805
Sir
By Mr John Jackson, of this city, who this day starts for Washington, I send you the Greek Testament & Johnson’s Edition of the Bible, which I hope will arrive safe, & prove satisfactory.
I am, sir, respectfully, Your obt. hble. servt.
Mathew Carey
| Cents | |
| Bible | 900 |
| Testament | 137 c |
| 1037 c |
RC (MHi); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson, Esq. President U.S.”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. and so recorded in SJL.