William Lee to Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1805
From William Lee
Bordeaux Octr 22. 1805.
Sir/.
I have received this day from the Estate of Madam Rochefoucauld at Cahuzac in this department a hogshead of white wine, which I am directed to forward to you. I have also within a few days recd. information of some Hermitage wine that is on its way here for the same purpose, and I shall take care to forward both parcels by the first good vessel.—
With the highest veneration I have the honor to remain Your obdt. Servt.
Wm Lee
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “To the President of the UStates”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Feb. 1806 and so recorded in SJL.
For the Cahuzac wine, see William Short to TJ, 15 May and Vol. 45:509.