To Thomas Jefferson from James Oldham, 6 October 1805
Richmond 6th. October 05.
Sir
In consequence of the Prevailing epedemeck in New-yorke, Cpt. Gorge Andrews Informs me of his retirement to Washington City, ware he desirs me to make him remittances of money to the Amount of £67.. 13s.. 1½d for Ornements receivd.
if it will sute you to give Msrs. Gibson and Jefferson a draft on me for this sum, I will pay it on site; and return to you by poast there acnoledgements when you will please to settle with Cpt. Andrews.
Your moast Hm & Obt Sevt.
Jams. Oldham
[Note in TJ’s hand:]
New York = 164.14
Virginia =
currency.
MHi: Coolidge Collection.