To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 27 October 1808
Monticello Oct. 27th 1808
Sir
we have got another quarter of the balustrade done and are at work Frameing the last, which we will soon have ready to put up if the Sheet iron comes to hand; the boxes that were left here went from Milton last sunday, being the first tide that was in the river since you left this. I will thank you to send me fifty Dollars as soon as you Can make it Convenient. I am sir with great respect
Your very Humble servant
Jas. Dinsmore
MHi: Coolidge Collection.