From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 24 April 1807
Monticello Apr. 24. 07.
Dear Sir
Supposing a special list of the packages & their contents may contribute to the easier recovery of my goods shipped from Washington & Alexandria for Richmond & said to be ashore in Princess Anne, I here subjoin it and pray your best endeavors to have them speedily and safely sent to this place, paying for me all proper charges. I salute you with affection.
Th: Jefferson
| No. 1. | a barrel of white sugar. |
| 2. | a cask, containing cheese & sundries. |
| 3. | a cask. raisins, rice, loaf sugar. |
| 4. | a keg. crackers. |
| 5. | a cask of brandy cased |
| 6. | 7. 8. 9. 4. boxes containing 200. bottles cyder. |
| 10. | 11. 12. 3. barrels of potatoes. |
| 13. | a box. of 36. beef’s tongues |
| 14. | 15. 2. barrels of bad cyder for vinegar. |
| 16. | a box containg 12. boxes of prunes & tin of figs– |
| 17. | a box containing 18. bottles of oil, 4. do. anchovies. |
| 18. | 19. 2. boxes. a doz. bottles Hungary wine in each. |
| 20. | 21. 2. boxes containg. 59. bottles syrup of punch. |
| 22. | a box. books, paper, a print, some curiosities |
| 23. | iron chimney facings in a box. |
| 24. | 25. . boxes of ornaments in lead for architecture. |
In some of the above (I know not which) are 50. lb. coffee. 10. lb. chocolate. 8. lb tea 10. lb barley. 6. lb currans;
MHi: Coolidge Collection.