Installing Jefferson’s Great Clock at Monticello |
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A significant letter concerning Jefferson’s long-planned installation of large cannonball weights that powered the seven-day clock being installed in Monticello’s front entrance hall.
Thomas Jefferson.
Autograph Letter Signed (
“Th: Jefferson”) as President, to James Dinsmore. Washington, January 28, 1804. With integral transmittal leaf addressed in his hand with his franking signature (
“free Th: Jefferson Pr. US.”) at top left. 8 x 10 in.