William Pryce to Thomas Jefferson, 15 July 1805
From William Pryce
Wilmington July 15h. 05
Dr Sir,
yours of the 13th. march last, I duly recd, and in a few days answered the contins. advising you, that the price of the Books you acknowledged the rect of was $4—and informing you it would be most agreeable if remitted here to me—I take it for granted that some accident has happened my letter, or your answer, but it would be satisfactory to know which; if you will be so Obliging as to inform on the subject, it will be gratefully acknowledged by your
Sincere Friend &c
William Pryce
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 22 July and so recorded in SJL; on verso in TJ’s hand in pencil: “J. Barnes. also Portable soup” (see TJ to John Barnes, 12 Aug.).
letter: Pryce to TJ, 20 Mch. In August TJ arranged for John Barnes to remit payment for The History of Our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Notes on Personal Finance, 4 May [second]; TJ to Barnes, 12 Aug.).