Thomas Jefferson Papers

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.

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