To Thomas Jefferson from Jones & Howell, 16 February 1805
From Jones & Howell
Phila. 16th Feby 1805
Respected Friend
Your favor of 12th is at hand Covering Check on the Bank United States for $249.39/100 which is to Your Credit.
the rod Iron ordered, in Decr. last, would have been sent, had the Navigation of the Delaware admitted. They are now ready, and shall Come by first good Vessel for Richmond
We are, Very respectfully Your Friends
Jones & Howell
RC (MHi); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 20 Feb. and so recorded in SJL.