James Dinsmore to Thomas Jefferson, 18 November 1818
From James Dinsmore
Nov 18. 1818
Sir
from the best Calculation mr Perry & my Self Can make we find that a Square of Hart Pine Shingling, all expences Included, viz. timber, getting, Hauling Putting on, Nails &c Cannot at Present be done for less than ten Dollars—with Respect
Jas Dinsmore
RC (ViU: TJP); written on a small scrap; dateline at foot of text; addressed: “Mr Jefferson.”
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