Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 5 February 1824
To John Trumbull
Monticello Feb. 5. 24.
Dear Sir
I have delayed remitting you the cost of the two prints expecting to hear of your arrival at Washington, as mentioned1 in your last favor to me. not yet hearing of it however, after some doubt to what place I should direct it, I have concluded to place it in the hands of my old friend mr John Barnes at Georgetown,2 with instructions to hold it until your arrival at Washington, or until you draw on him for it. I therefore this day direct Colo Bernard Peyton, my correspondent in Richmond, to remit the sum of 65. D 25 C to mr Barnes, subject to your order.
I hold on to your promise of a visit, assuring you of the pleasure it will give me, and of my constant friendship and respect
Th: Jefferson
RC (CtY: Franklin Collection); addressed: “Colo John Trumbull,” with “27 Park place New York” by “Mail” added in an unidentified hand; franked; postmarked Charlottesville, 10 Feb.; endorsed by Trumbull. Dft (MHi); on verso of portion of a reused address cover from James Madison to TJ; endorsed by TJ. Enclosed in TJ to John Barnes, 5 Feb. 1824.
1. Dft: “announced.”
2. Preceding two words interlined in Dft.
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