Thomas Jefferson Papers

From Thomas Jefferson to João F. Oliveira Fernandes, 7 March 1805

To João F. Oliveira Fernandes

Washington Mar. 7. 05.

Sir

Your favor of Jan. 24. was recieved in February. I have information of the arrival of the wines at Richmond, and of their being forwarded to Monticello. I have now the pleasure to inclose you a draught of the branch bank of the US. at this place on that at Norfolk for one hundred & fifty two dollars twenty five cents, the amount of the bill, and to tender you my thanks for your attention to this little commission & the assurances of my respect & consideration.

Th: Jefferson

PoC (DLC); at foot of text: “Doctr. Oliveira Fernandez”; endorsed by TJ. Notation in SJL: “152.25.”

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