1To 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 .
2To 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...
3To 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
4To 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).
5To 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 .
6To 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...
7To 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,...
8To 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 .
9To 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 .
10To 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...
11To 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 .
12To 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...
13To 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 .
14To 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...
15To 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...
16To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 7 May 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have rec’d per the Ship Stephania, Capt. Macy from Havre, a small box of seeds to your address, which I have forwarded by the Sloop Ranger, Capt. Smith to the care of Messrs. Mackay & Campbell, Fredericksburg, Virginia, as per bill of lading enclosed. With great respect am Your Obt. Servt. Charges. Paid Freight from Havre, carriage from Paris & shipping charges there with 10 Per Ct. primage...
17To 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 .
18To 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 .
19To 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...
20To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 26 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have rec’d per the Ship Howard from Havre, a box of Seeds, which I have this day forwarded, via Fredericksburgh to you, by the Sloop Leopard, Ogden, Master. I have paid the transportation to Havre, & freight from thence to this port—amount $2 20/100 . With great respect and esteem have the honor to be Your Obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). In a clerk’s hand, signed by Thompson. Docketed by JM . Here...
21Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a bill of lading for a box of seeds received per the Ship Six Brothers , Williams Master from Havre the amount of expenses paid the Captain are as follows. Freight from Havre $ 1. — Transportation from Paris paid by him
22Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec’d by the Mail of this morning from M r Bernard Peyton of Richmond fifteen dollars & 91 100 being the am t of duties, freight &c on the case of books rec’d per the Ship Imperial from France , & forwarded to him by your request.— Jonathan Thompson Collector.
23Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d per the mail your letter of 23 Ult. with the Invoice of the case of Books rec’d per the Ship Imperial from Havre — I have caused the Duties to be estimated & the freight & other expenses paid & will forward the case by the first Vessel to your correspondent Capt. Bernard Peyton Richmond , as heretofore directed—The Invoice is herewith returned & subjoined is an account of the...
24Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Jonathan Thompson, [ca. 4 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq To Jonathan Thompson D r 1821 Dec r 31 To duty on one case of Books rec d per ship Imperial from Havre
25Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec’d ⅌ r the Ship Imperial from Havre , a letter from M r Beasley , the U. States Consul there, with a Bill of Lading enclosed for a case of Books, but without Invoice, to ascertain the duties, if you have the same, please forward it to me, if not is it your pleasure they be valued by the Appraisers & forwarded to Richmond Virg a , agreeably to your former
26Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Invoice of Books from de Bure Frères, 24 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
facture des Livres Remis en une Caisse cordée et emballée en toile grasse et maigre, marquée Libri. 6. M.T.J. plombée a la Douane, et accompagnée d’un acquit a Caution, expediée le 24 Aout 1821. ƒ c q. Calaber , gr. et lat. cum not. var. cur. Corn. de Paw . Lugd. Bat. 1734, 8 o vel. 26. 〃 ammianus marcellinus , edente
27Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 11 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d your letter of the 25 th ult. in answer to mine of the 14 th relative to a box of seeds—agreeably to your request, I offered the Box to D r Hosack , who declined receiving it, as he had rec’d a Box by the same vessel.— I have therefore, by your direction, forwarded the same to the care of Cap t Bernard Peyton , Richmond V a as per the enclosed Bill of Lading. no charge has been made to...
28To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 30 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
I rec’d your letter of the 21st. inst. in relation to the Box of Seeds—there being no opportunity to Fredericksburg, have forwarded it as per enclosed Bill of Lading to Norfolk to be forwarded from thence to the care of Messrs. Mackay & Campbell, Fredericksburg Va. No charge has been made to me for it. I am sir with respect Your Obt. Servt. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC in a clerk’s hand,...
29To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 14 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
There is in the public Store of this Port a small box directed to you said to contain garden seeds from the Royal Garden near Paris rec’d per Ship Cadmus from Havre. Please direct how it shall be forwarded to you. I am with the greatest respect your Obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM, with his note: “requested to send the Box to Messrs. M. & C. direct or via Norfolk.” See Eyrien Frères &...
30Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 14 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
There is in the Public Store of this Port a small Box directed to you, said to contain garden seeds from the Royal garden near Paris , rec’d per the Ship Cadmus from Havre —Please direct how it shall be forwarded to you— Jonathan Thompson Collector RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ. RC