Thomas Jefferson Papers

From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Claxton, 27 May 1805

To Thomas Claxton

Washington May 27. 05.

Sir

Your favor of the 24th. was recieved last night. the purchase of the 2. doz. desert knives with silver blades, the silver Castors in preference to plated, and the sallad dishes, is approved. the knife sent on for a model is therefore not returned. Accept my salutations & best wishes.

Th: Jefferson

PoC (MHi); at foot of text: “Mr. Claxton”; endorsed by TJ.

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    From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Claxton, 27 May 1805
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    Jefferson, Thomas
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    27 May 1805

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    “From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Claxton, 27 May 1805,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-46-02-0455. [Original source: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 46, 9 March to 5 July 1805, ed. James P. McClure et al. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2022, p. 460.]

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