To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 1 December 1824
Custom House New York Collectors Office December 1. 1824.
Sir,
I received per Brig Argus, from Messrs Dodge & Oxnard, Marseilles, an Invoice & Bill of Lading of Eleven cases of Merchandise, on which have paid the Duties, Freight &c, and have forwarded the same to Richmond, Va as per bill of lading enclosed to Col. Bernard Peyton. I also enclose the Invoice & a Letter from Messrs Dodge & Oxnard to you, & remain,
With the greatest respect
your Obt Servt
Jonathan Thompson |
Collr |
Amount of Duties viz, | |
on Macaroni $29 value @ 15 ⅌rCt | *$4.35 |
55 Gallons Wine @ 30 cents | 16.50 |
111/12 Groce Bottles @ $2 | 3.83 |
$ 24.68 | |
Permit & certified Entry | .40 |
Cartage | .50 |
Freight from Marseilles | 11.04 |
Primage do | 1.10 |
Dollars 37.72 |
MHi.