George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 10 June 1799

George Jefferson writes to Thomas Jefferson regarding a letter from the latter requesting a shipment of twelve hogsheads. George Jefferson explains that he is currently waiting on a shipment of then hogsheads to New York. He then proceeds to inform Thomas Jefferson of the progress he has made with the latter's request of May 29, in which he is asked to receive collections of Virginia laws from George Wythe.

Letter text

Richmond 10^th. June 1799.

Dear Sir,

Your favor of the 8th. inclosing Manifests for twelve hogsheads Tobo, was just handed me by the post rider-- I will attend to the shipmemt of the ten Hhds: to N. York as you direct; it is getting something better with us, but must mend considerable before ten dollars can be obtained.

I call'd on Mr. Wythe agreeable to your request-- he informed me that some of the labels had got off the books but that he thought he could put them right-- that the Court was then sitting & he was much engaged, but would with much pleasure assist me this week-- I shall call on him in a day or two--

The books you wrote for I have got except Evans on Mills, which is not to be had in Town. The rest shall be sent by the first opportunity.

I am Dear Sir Your Very humble serv^t/

Thos. Jefferson esqr

Geo. Jefferson

See also

• Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 29 May 1799