In the note, Jefferson invites Dr. Steptoe to breakfast with Mr. Correa, Mr. Gilmer, and Jefferson on a botanical expedition.

William Steptoe was Jefferson's family physician.

Mr. Correa may refer to Abbe Joseph Correa de Serre, a Portuguese philosopher, botanist, and diplomat.

Mr. Gilmer may refer to Francis Walker Gilmer, an attorney, author and botanist.

The text of the note reads:

Th. Jefferson to Doctr Steptoe
Mr. Correa and Mr. Gilmer are here, and can stay three days only. These they wish to pas in Botanising the circumjacent country, & would be thankful for your advice and much more for your company. Will you do us the favor to come and breakfast with us tomorrow; as they will set out on their peregrinations after an early breakfast. On Sunday we all depart for the peaks of otter & Natural bridge. I salute you with friendship & respect.
Wednesday Sep 13. 15]]>