To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 26 May 1805
From Thomas Newton
Norfolk 26. May 1805—
Dear Sir
I received your favor of the 2d, no wine having yet arived I hardly beleive any will, but should any arive, you can have what you please of it, tho if you should want, I can procure at any time for you, what you shall order, of as good wine & same kind, shpped by the house in Madeira, that in London & those in Madeira, I have heard have disagreed. I am glad to hear of other wines being introduced, as we were often imposed on in prices at Madeira. I shall with pleasure execute any commands you may have here. with my best wishes for yr. health & the greatest respect
Yr. Obt.
Thos Newton
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as received 4 June and so recorded in SJL.
TJ’s favor of 2 May has not been found, but Newton’s comments suggest that TJ had been seeking assistance in obtaining Marsala (Appendix IV; see TJ to John Woodhouse, 5 May).