Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson & Company, 29 July 1799

From George Jefferson & Company

Richmond 29th July 1799.

Dear Sir

We take the opportunity of Mr. Isaac Miller’s Waggon to send you the Laws of Virga:—we did not think it necessary to purchase a Trunk, as the Case, they are now pack’d in is perfectly secure, and no danger to be apprehended from the conveyance—we have paid Mr. Fairlamb for binding &c 20/. per Volume—Tobacco is very dull, the Current cash price is 36/. We are respectfully

Dear Sir Your obt Servts.

Geo: Jefferson & Co:

RC (MHi); in Patrick Gibson’s hand; at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Aug. and so recorded in SJL.

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