From Thomas Jefferson to William McDonald, 7 December 1807
Washington Dec. 7. 07
Sir
The paiment of 30. D. made by you to Capt. Shepherd for bringing two Cub-bears from New Orleans, according to your letter of Nov. 20. to Genl. Dearborne, having been on my account, I now inclose you an order of the bank of the US. at this place on that at Baltimore for that sum, and with my thanks present you my salutations & respects.
Th: Jefferson
MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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