Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Isaac Briggs
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.040 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Charlottesville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 12, 1808 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.8 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Asks Surveyor General for the Territory of Mississippi Briggs to visit Thomas Moore's oil mill and report on dimensions and design. Regarding Jefferson's wish to build a beni oil mill for personal use. Beni oil is made from sesame seeds.
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