John Taggart to Thomas Jefferson, 16 November 1805
From John Taggart
Philada. Novr. 16th. 1805
Sir
Your Esteemed favor of the 9th. Inst I have recd. and according to your Instructions have shipped the Articles wrote for on board the Schooner Jane Captn Pearson, he proposes to sail from here on Tuesday next a Bill you will find enclosed—I shall think myself Honored in complying with any Orders you may please to send me—
Your Obt. Servt
John Taggart
RC (MHi); at head of text: “Thos. Jefferson President of the UStates”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Nov. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure not found.