From Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 22 May 1805
To Jones & Howell
Washington May 22. 1805.
Messrs. Jones & Howell
Your favor of the 14th. has been duly recieved. the stoves bespoke by mr Latrobe, & mentioned to have been forwarded, were at my desire, of which I thought I had advised you at the time. be so good as, on the reciept of this, to ship for me to Gibson & Jefferson two tons of nail rod assorted from 6 d. to 20 d. Accept my friendly salutations and good wishes.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (MHi); endorsed by TJ. Notation in SJL: “for 2. tons rod.”
Jones & Howell’s favor of 14 May regarding mill irons and stoves has not been found (Appendix IV).