James Oldham to Thomas Jefferson, 6 October 1805
From James Oldham
Richmond 6th. October 05th.
Sir—
In consequence of the Prevailing epedemeck in New-yorke Cpt. Gorge Andrews Informs me of his retirment to Washington City, ware he desirs me to make him remittances of money to the Amount of £67.* 13. s 1½ d for Ornements receivd.
if it will Sute you To give Msrs. Gibson and Jefferson a draft on me for this Sum, I will pay it on Site; and return to you by poast there acnoledgement: When you will please to Settle with Cpt. Andrews.
Your moast Hm & Obt Sevt.
Jams. Oldham
| New York = 169.14 | |
| * | Virginia = 225.501 |
| currency. |
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “Thms. Jefferson Esqr.”; text and figures added by TJ shown in italics; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Oct. and so recorded in SJL.
1. Figure written and canceled by TJ.