To Thomas Jefferson from P. & C. Roche, 4 June 1805
From P. & C. Roche
Philadelphie Le 4e. Juin 1805.
Monsieur
Nous avons Reçus L’honneur de la Votre En date du 1er, du courant, Nous Nous conformons à Son Contenu, En Vous Expédiant Les articles que vous demandés.
Nous avons Mis ce matin le paquet au Stage office; nous Esperons qu’il Vous parviendra Bien Conditioné, Et Selon Vos desirs.
Recevés L’assurance de notre dévouement Sincere, Et Croyès nous. Monsieur: Vs. Tres humbles, & Trés obeissants Serviteurs.
P. C. Roche freres
| 1. | dictionaire, Espagnol, & français de prononciation, par Cormon 2. vol. a 8o. rel. | $7. | |
| 1. | La Mer Libre, la mer fermeé à 8o. 1 vol. Bro | 50 c. | |
| 1. | Le nouvel Anténor 1. vol. à 8o. rel. filets d’or. figres. | 3. | – |
| $10. | 50 c. |
Editors’ Translation
Philadelphia, 4 June 1805
Sir,
We had the honor of receiving your letter of the first of this month and are following up on its contents by sending the items you requested.
This morning we entrusted the package to the stage office, hoping it will arrive in good condition and according to your wishes.
Accept the assurance of our sincere respect and believe us, Sir, your very humble and obedient servants.
P. C. Roche freres
| 1. | Spanish and French pronunciation dictionary by Cormon, 2 bound volumes in octavo | $7. | |
| 1. | La mer libre, la mer fermée, 1 soft-covered volume in octavo | 50 c. | |
| 1. | Le nouvel Anténor, 1 octavo volume, illustrated and bound with gold threads | 3. | – |
| $10. | 50 c. |
RC (MHi); at head of text: “Mr. Jefferson, president des Etats unis d’amerique”; endorsed by TJ as received 5 June and so recorded in SJL.