To Thomas Jefferson from S. Smith & Buchanan, 9 November 1804
From S. Smith & Buchanan
Baltimore Novr. 9. 1804
Sir
We are requested by Mr L Harris of St Petersburg, to receive & forward to you, a Box containing a Bust of the Emperor of Russia, which has arrived here in the Ship Restitution from thence; be pleased to direct in what manner it shall be forwarded and believe us to be
With due respect Sir Your Obedt Servts
S Smith & Buchanan
RC (CSmH); at foot of text: “The President”; endorsed by TJ as received 10 Nov. and so recorded in SJL.