Thomas Jefferson Papers

John Steele to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1820

From John Steele

Custom House Philada March 31. 1820

Dear Sir

Your favor of the 23d instant enclosing $18 came duly to hand—The Notes I got changed at par. there will therefore a balance of 56 Cents remain to your credit in my hand

With the most respectful consideration

yours

Jno Steele

RC (ViU: TJP-ER); at foot of text: “Thos Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Apr. 1820, but recorded in SJL as received two days earlier.

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