John M. Perry to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1819
From John M. Perry
Charlottesville april 10th 1819
Dr Sir
Capt Garrett informs me that I Can only get $2000 on account of the property Sold to the university.1 I have made arangements to use $3000—which I am Concious is less than the one half—Mr Dinsmore Can satisfy you as to this fact.2 I have made purchases under these Impressions—will you be pleased therefore to let me have at this time as much of that money as—the 3000$
your obt humble Servt
John M Perry
RC (CSmH: JF-BA); with note by TJ at foot of text: “countersigned for 3000”; addressed: “Thos Jefferson Esquire Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 10 Apr. 1819 and so recorded in SJL.
1. Omitted period at right margin editorially supplied.
2. Omitted period at right margin editorially supplied.