To Thomas Jefferson from William Brown, 20 May 1807
New Orleans 20 May 1807
Sir
I lately received a barrel from St Louis directed to my care for you I have now the honor to Send it by dr. B F Reed—he has likewise taken charge of a barrel of Mississippi water which I pray your acceptance of
I am respectfully Sir yr obt Hble Servt
Wm Brown
MHi: Coolidge Collection.