1From Thomas Jefferson to George Divers, 26 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
As I propose to purchase a still here for the use of my plantations, and understand there is a good deal in the size, proportion and number of the vessels, I take the liberty of requesting you to inform me what particulars I had better provide. I make this appeal [to] you the rather, as you can judge of the extent and manner in which I am to carry on the business, proposing nothing more than...