John C. Wells to Thomas Jefferson, 12 May 1820
From John C. Wells
Charlottesville May 12th 1820
Dear Sir
I shall start to Richmond on Tuesday morning next, and as I am in great want of money, I hope it will be convenient for you to settle that bond; a draft to Richmond would answer my purpose, and if you could leave a draft with Mr Bacon for the amount I will leave the bond1 with him. Your early attention to this Troublesome request will confer a
favour on Sir Y obt
John C. Wells
RC (MoSHi: TJC-BC); addressed: “Mr Thomas Jefferson Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 12 May 1820.
1. Preceding three words interlined in place of “settle it.”