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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson handwritten note mentioning wine, with provenance

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Thomas Jefferson handwritten note mentioning wine, with provenance

Unsigned note in Jefferson’s hand on a 4.5 x 3.5 off-white slip. In full, “You say nothing in your letter about your wine at Auteuil. I think I sent you Petit’s bill for I do not find it among my papers. It’s amount was 173 - 8.” Sheet is affixed to a 6.5 x 5.25 light blue lined sheet. Accompanied by an ALS from Charles Francis Adams, dated December 15, 1853, reading “I find no autograph signature of Mr. Jefferson, but the enclosed memorandum is his handwriting, to which you are welcome.” In fine condition, with some light folds to Jefferson’s sheet. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #293 - Ended January 19, 2005