Jefferson, Thomas, and others . 68 Letters to and from Jefferson, 1805-1817
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Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham
Monticello July 21. 1817

Monticello July 21. 17.
Dear Sir

    the mahogany you were so kind as to get for me has been recieved, and suits me perfectly. I am afraid I am troublesome to you, and yet having no other friend in Richmond who understands these things, I have no other means of having a good choice. I must therefore now trouble you for ½ a dozen mortise doorlocks of which 2. to be plate handles for doors 1 ½ I. thick, the others brass for doors 1 ¼ I. thick, to be sent by the Milton stage, unless there should be a Milton boat there which is the safest conveyance. mr Gibson will as usual pay the bill. I salute you with friendship & respect


Th: Jefferson

    P.S. also 6. edge bolts or secret bolts for the edges of folding doors