To Thomas Jefferson from James Oldham, 7 May 1805
From James Oldham
7th. May 05. Richmond.
Sir
Your Letter of the Second May came to hand yesterday and in very good Time, as I have Just finishd drying plank for your works: perticular attention will be paid to the numbering of the Dores as you have desird.
The good understanding you have Pleasd to Introduce between Cpt. Andrews and my Self Sir, am exceding thankful for, and will use every exertion to Introduce his composition, that my Situation will admit of.
Adue and may Heaven Bless You Your Obt Humbl. Sevt.
Jams. Oldham
P.S. have taken the Liberty to inclose a Letter to Cpt. Andrews respeting Some more composition
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “Thoms. Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 11 May and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure not found.