From Thomas Jefferson to William D. Meriwether, 24 November 1807

Dear Sir

Washington Nov. 24. 07.

By the bearer Davy, I send you, according to our arrangement, the following trees.

No. 1. six Peach Apricots engrafted from an engrafted tree, of Italy.

No. 2. two Bourdeaux Apricots, large & fine in quality.

No. 3. two Peach trees from France, soft, said to be the finest ever seen.

also a small bag containing about 100. Paccan nuts, fresh, for planting. wishing you all possible success with these fruits, which are of pre-eminent value, I salute you with great friendship & respect.

Th: Jefferson

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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