Thomas Jefferson Papers

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.

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  • A. Robertson & Company (firm); TJ’s debt to search
  • Barret, William; and TJ’s debt to A. Robertson & Company search
  • Barret, William; letters from search
  • Jefferson, Thomas; Business & Financial Affairs; debt to A. Robertson & Company search
  • Miller, Boyd; and TJ’s debt to A. Robertson & Company search