Thomas Jefferson Papers

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1816

From LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers

Newyork the 16 April 1816.

Sir

We will communicate to Messr Van Staphorst what you have done us the honor of writing to us under date of the 7t inst and ’till we can receive their further directions we think we may Say that these friends will not object to the further extension you desire while they must be assured, as we ourselves fully are, that at the expiration of the Several terms, which you are pleased to fix, you will punctually provide for the reimbursement of the bonds.—

We have the honor to be with the highest regard Sir Your obedt hl St

LeRoy Bayard & McEvers

RC (DLC); in an unidentified hand; at foot of text: “The Honble Thomas Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as a letter from “Leroy & co.” received 3 May 1816 and so recorded in SJL.

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