Thomas Jefferson Papers

Jones & Howell to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1805

From Jones & Howell

Philadela. 12th Novr. 1805

Respected Friend

By the Schooner Jane Capt Pearson have sent to the address of Gibson & Jefferson Richmond Say 80 Bundles Nail Rods

wt 2.0.0.0 Ton at £50 $266.67
  porterage  1.33
$268 00

agreeable to Your directions we Shall also pay attention to Send You Two Tons more in Decer. as directed, You will perhaps be Surprised to find the Rod Iron Still advancing in price, but Such is the fact and they are withal A very Scarce article with us still but the price will we presume Render them more plenty after A while

We are Respectfully Your Friends

Jones & Howell

RC (MHi); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 15 Nov. and so recorded in SJL.

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