Edward Johnston to Thomas Jefferson, 11 July 1805
From Edward Johnston
Norfolk, July 11. 1805
Sir
Inclosed is Bill Lading for a case some time ago recd. from Richmond, which I wish safe to hand, & remain very respectfuly
your Obed: Servt.
Edwd. Johnston
RC (DLC); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esqre. Capt. Omarea—City of Washington”; endorsed by TJ as received 2 Aug. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: bill of lading, Norfolk, 10 July, being a printed form, with blanks filled by a clerk and signed by Francis O. Meara, master of the sloop Maria, describing a shipment consisting of one case, with the “customary” freight costs, and addressed to TJ in Washington (MS in same).