1From Thomas Jefferson to Caleb Kirk, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a sample of wool of my Merino sheep, and will thank you for your opinion of it & that of the best judges you can consult. the hatters particularly can say whether it is such as they give the high prices for. my object is to know whether it is worth my while to attend to their propagation. I salute you with friendship. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2To Thomas Jefferson from Caleb Kirk, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I Recieved thy favor of 13th. with the Inclosed Specimen of Spanish Merinos wool. I have compared it with those in my neighbourhood—I have likewise had the Opinion of our principal Hatters, without having any knowledge of breed before giving their Judgment, the result has generally been unfavorable they uniformly make use of our best lambs wool of the first years growth being short and more...