1To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 27 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
By due course of Mail I rec’d your letter of the 18 th instant, relative to the Marble Capitals for the University.—previous to which I rec’d a letter and bill of lading by the Brig Draco, Capt. Perkins, from the U.S. Consul, M r Tho s Appleton, at Leghorn—Agreeably to your request, I have caused the cases to be shipped on board a first rate new & sound vessel & at lower freight than I could...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 11 July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d by the Mail this morning your letter of the 4 th & by the same conveyance rec’d a letter from Col. B. Peyton with a draft at five days sight for the sum of $ 649 08/100—be pleased to accept of my services upon any future occasion. MHi .
3To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 7 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec’d per the Ship Stephania Cap t Macy from Havre, a small box of seeds to your address. which I have forwarded by the Sch r Eliza Ann Cap t Fickett to the care of Cap t Bernard Peyton, Richmond, Virginia, as per bill of lading enclosed. Charges.—paid Freight from Havre, carriage from Paris & shipping charges, with 10 pC t primage. } $190/100 MHi .
4To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 20 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d by the Ship Montano Cap t Smith, one bale & one small package of books, marked MTJ N o 7 & 8 for you, which I have forwarded by the Schooner Fly, Cap t Thorpe to Richmond, V a to the care of Col. Bernard Peyton. The transportation from Paris, Freight from Harve, & Duties here, have paid as follows.— Transportation from Paris 32 francs $ 6.10 Freight from Havre 2.20 8.30 N o 7. cont g...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 1 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I received per Brig Argus, from Mess rs 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, V a as per bill of lading enclosed to Col. Bernard Peyton. I also enclose the Invoice & a Letter from Mess rs Dodge & Oxnard to you, & remain, Jonathan Thompson Coll r Amount of Duties...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 9 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 4 th instant, previous to which D r Blatterman & family & M r Deverett his assistant arrived here, and were permitted to make entry of their books, philosophical apparatus &c, free of duty. Jonathan Thompson Collector MHi .
7To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 15 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 9 th instant I received. in answer state that the presumed error arose from my omission in abridging the particular articles subject to duty, by omitting the Anchovies & Oil. enclosed is a statement or copy of the entry with the duties & other charges. The Franc in computation of duties is estimated of the value of 18¾ cents. to the invoice cost & charges is added ten per...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 17 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have, by the Mail of this morning, received from Col. Bernard Peyton, Thirty seven dollars and seventy two cents, being the amount of duties and charges on sundry articles received ⅌ r Brig Argus from Marseilles, & which have forwarded to you via Richmond, as heretofore advised. MHi .
9To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit a letter & invoice received per the Ship Martha, Freeman master from Marseilles, also a bill of lading for four boxes of wine, received by the said vessel & now forwarded by the Sloop Virginia Capt Petty for Richmond, to the care of col. Bernard Peyton for you. I received a letter from Co. Peyton of the 19 th instant, with a bill of lading, Invoice & certificate relative to...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 18 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 8 th instant I have rec’d & have also rec’d this morning a letter from M r Bernard Peyton, dated the 14 th instant at Richmond Virg a enclosing a draft for thirty four dollars & 87/100 which have placed to your credit— MHi .
11To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 23 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit a letter for you which I received enclosed in one to me from M r Appleton our Consul at Leghorn—The thirty seven cases of marble per the Ship Caroline without Invoice I will cause to be forwarded by the first opportunity after they are landed from the Ship.— of which I will advise you, will thank you to forward me the Invoice that the duties may be accurately charged— MHi .
12To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 9 September 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 30 th ultimo, with two Invoices enclosed, for the Marble by the Ship Caroline from Leghorn. The Invoices are returned herewith agreeably to your request. The marks do not agree with the Invoices & bill of lading received. I have entered the Marble and paid the duly thereon copies of the entries are enclosed, & have shipped the same on board the Sloop Eliza Allen,...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 3 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 13 th ult. I have received previous to which I had paid the duties on the Marble received by the Ship Caroline for the University of Virginia, and for yourself, and forwarded the accounts to you by Mail. I have this day received a letter from Col. B. Peyton, with a check for One hundred & twenty seven dollars, and nineteen cents, being the amount of Duties & Charges on your...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 9 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 12 th Ultimo, advising that instructions had been given to remit to me the sum of $658. 22/100 not having rec’d the remittance, I take leave to give you this information, least it should have mis-carried—with the greatest respect remain your Ob t Serv t MHi .
15To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 17 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
By the mail of this day I rec d a check from the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia for six hundred & fifty eight Dollars & 32/100 being a remittance by request of the Proctor of the University of Virginia. & in full of the balance due me for duties & freight of marble. ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
16To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 3 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
ENTRY OF MERCHANDISE, imported by Thomas Jefferson esq. in the Brig Clarice—Oxnard Master, from Marseilles. MARKS & NUMBERS. PACKAGES & CONTENTS. Specific 15 P r C t 30 P r C t TJ—1@3 Three Cases Muscat Wine ea 50 B 300.00 〃 4@6 Three d o
17To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 12 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received by the Brig Clarice, Cap t Oxnard from Mess rs Dodge & Oxnard. Marseilles. a letter for you, with a bill of lading and invoice of eleven cases of wine, oil, anchovies, and macaroni, which I have caused to be entered, and have paid the duty thereon. a particular account of which is herewith transmitted. I also enclose the letter & invoice received. together with a bill of lading...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 31 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of Col l Peyton, I hereby advise you that I have received from him thirty nine dollars and 37/100, being the amount of my account for duties &c heretofore forwarded to you. MHi .