Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 9 November 1788

From André Lmozin

Le Havre, 9 Nov. 1788. Has not had a reply to his letter of 6 Oct.; nevertheless, he is shipping on the ship Sally, Captain Kennedy, TJ’s box of vinegar and perfumery, the bust of Lafayette, a clock forwarded to him while TJ was in Holland, and two trunks of Barclay’s papers. His Paris bankers, Sartorius & Co., have informed him that TJ has paid 254₶ 17s. 9d., the balance due on his account. “I suppose your Excellency hath given hint in america of the very high Prices of Wheat and flour in this kingdom.”

RC (MHi); 2 p.; endorsed. The receipt of Sartorius & Cie., dated 4 Nov. 1788, for the sum stated and endorsed by TJ “Sartorius for Limozin,” is in MHi.

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