Peter B. Read to Thomas Jefferson, 4 May 1822
From Peter B. Read
May 4th 1822
Sir,
I would be glad, to know, If you would, have any objection—to my horses grazeing above the New dam—as the grass in a few days will be covered with water.—I let him grase thaire a few hours to day which appeares to have put.—Mr Bacon in a very considerable passion
Respectfully your obt Set
Peter. B. Read
RC (MHi); written on a half sheet; dateline at foot of text; adjacent to closing and signature: “Thos Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ.
The new dam was to be located at TJ’s Shadwell mills.