Thomas Jefferson Papers

William Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1819

From William Robertson

Richmond October 12th 1819

Dear sir

I received a short time ago, a Campeachy Chair from my Son Thos B. Robertson in New Orleans, which he desires may be forwarded to you—Captn Bernard Peyton has promised me that he will transmit it to you by a safe conveyance. I hope you will receive it in good order. I am

Dr sir with great Respect Your Hble servt

Wm Robertson.

RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 18 Oct. 1819 and so recorded in SJL. RC (MHi); address cover only; with PoC of Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 9 Feb. 1821, on verso; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr Monticelli Albemarle”; franked; postmarked Richmond, 13 Oct.

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  • Peyton, Bernard; and goods for TJ search
  • Robertson, Thomas Bolling; and campeachy chairs search
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