To Thomas Jefferson from John Mantz, 28 May 1822
Frederick Town Md May 28. 22
Dear Sir
My Son who now resides with mr Elijah Brown will hand you this and would be glad to know how you where pleased with the hide. Leather. tanned in wood I sent you in 1821 and Should you want leather often tanned in the same manner of a Supperior quality than the hide sent you for your people please let me know and I will forward the same to you by mr. Browns Waggon at a Moderate price—and remain
yours respectfuly obt ser
John Mantz
PS—I have also Superior quallity Spanish velvet Sole leather Steert should you want any please let me know
J M
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