Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson to Gibson & Jefferson, 21 July 1805

To Gibson & Jefferson

Monticello July 21. 05.

Th: Jefferson asks the favor of messrs. Gibson & Jefferson to send him by the first boat 1. doz. teacups & 1. doz. saucers of china of midling quality, also 1. doz. half pint tumblers and 1. doz. of a still smaller size, say a jill. the barrel form is preferred if to be had.

PoC (MHi); endorsed by TJ.

TJ may have ordered the china teacups and saucers as replacements for his daughter (see Martha Jefferson Randolph to TJ, 11 July).

jill: that is, a gill.

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