Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, 18 December 1805

Custom House, Philadelphia Decr. 18th. 1805

Sir

By the Sloop Unity, Captn. Hand, for Alexandria I have the Honor to transmit, a small package, consignd to me from Leghorn, for The President of The UStates—The contents of the Package are unknown; but said to contain Garden, and other seeds.

I have likewise put into the hands of the Captain, a roll containing Maps, or other papers, left with me by Messrs Caldcleugh & Thomas, to be forwarded to the President.

I have the Honor to be with great Respect Sir Your most Obedt Servt

P Muhlenberg

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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