1To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel L. Hylton, 20 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteem’d favour of 9th instant came to hand late yesterday evening, in consequence thereof, I immediately went to the Warehouse to see what tobacco of yours was down to embrace the first opportunity offers to execute your little commission in shiping the different qualities of tobacco pointed out in your letter; which shall be duly attended too. The day following has been heavy rains and...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel L. Hylton, 12 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, Virginia, 12 Mch. 1791 . TJ’s of the 1st received three days ago. Has inquired name of vessel and captain carrying vis-à-vis and finds she was forced to go to New York because the Delaware was closed. Bill of lading for vis-à-vis is enclosed; he hopes it has arrived safe and in good order. Not till three days ago could he ship TJ’s tobacco, the merchants having generally engaged the...