Peter Lenox to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1805
From Peter Lenox
Washington 14th August 1805
Sir
having received information of a number of jambs & backs being at Mr Foxhalls, for the use of the Presidents House, and not having any direction to have them fixd, there being no time to spair for doing the dirty part of our jobs, Take the Liberty to ask whether you wish them fixd, and if so which Rooms you wish them put in, I have taken the Liberty of having White washing Done, in the Hall, pasage, Drawing Room, setting Do and Mr. Epses bed Room before the floor Cloth, or Carpeting is put Down,
Sir I have the Honour to be yours with Respect,
Peter Lenox
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “Thos Jefferson Presedent of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Aug. and so recorded in SJL.