To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Tingey, 19 July 1806
Navy Yard 19th July 1806
Sir
At the particular request of Captain Hull—I have the honor to send you a young ram, of the Turkish broad-tailed breed. Which it is sincerely hoped will prove acceptable.
I have the honor to be most respectfully Sir Yr Obedt Serv
Tho: Tingey
MHi: Coolidge Collection.