Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from James Melvin, 5 July 1808

23 Feb-5 July 1808

Thomas Jefferson Esqr. to James Melvin

1808 Dr.
Febry 23 To making suit per order 4.50 Buttons .75 Trimmings .75 6.
3¼ Yds. Blue cloth @ 3.— 2½ Yds. Linen @ .37½ 10. 68½
April 23 making Coat 3.50 Lining and pockets 1.25 Trimmings .75 5. 50
May  2 making Coat 3.50 Lining and pockets 1.25 4. 75
7 Buttons 1.25 Trimmings .75 2.
June 24 making vests 1.50 lining and Trimmings .75 Buttons .37½ 2. 62½
making 4 suits Livery for Servants @ 5.50 22. 00
7½ Yds. mixed cloth @ 4.50½ Yds. scarlet do. @ 6. 36. 75
14½ Yds. cotton cassimere @ .62½ 4 vest shapes @ 1.50 15. 06
9 Yds. Linen @ .50 6 doz. Buttons @ .50 Cotton 1.50 9. 00
4 doz. Buttons for Pantaloons @ .25 7 Yds. Prusia binding @ 1.00 8. 00
Silk Twist thread and padding 4. 4. 00
28 making vest and Trimmings 2. 2. 00
1 pr. nankeen Breeches 3.50 3. 50
July  5 2 pr. Linen Drawers 3.—     3. 00
Dolls.   134. 87

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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