William Barret to Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1823
From William Barret
Richmond 31 July 1823
Sir
I am now under the necessity of calling on you for payment of the balance of your bond to A. Robertson & Co, transferred by them for the benefit of Boyd Miller, of London—
I regret to be forced to make this call on you at present and if in my power would chearfully have waited your convenience—My being but an agent in this matter is sufficient reason for my urgeancy and hope Sir you will make this allowance—I am Sir
With very great respect Your Mo Obt Servant
William Barret
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 3 Aug. 1823 and so recorded in SJL. RC (DLC); address cover only; with Dft of TJ to John Griscom, 16 Jan. 1825, on verso; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr Monticello”; franked; postmarked Richmond, 31 July.