To Thomas Jefferson from John Marrast, 22 August 1804
From John Marrast
Norfolk Ce 22d aoust 1804.
Monsieur
Jay l’honneur de vous avizer que Jay chargé sur le Battau Maria, capne. Françis o’mara, deux caisses contenant bougie verte, cy Joingt connoissement, et facteure de l’autre Part, Je me flatte davançe que vous serais satisfait de sa qualité,
Jay l’honneur detre avec le plus Profond Réspect Monsieur Votre trés humble & trés ôbst. serviteur
John Marrast
Facteure de trois caisses bougie, dont une de cire blanche, & les deux autres de la verte.
| 1. | caisse bougie blanche | ps net 42d á 75 cts | $31. | 50 |
| 2. | idem verte | 110d à 42 cts | 46. | 20. |
| Pour 3 caisses. port au batteau & Ct | 1. | 50 | ||
| $79. | 20 | |||
Je sertifie le presant sincere sauf herreur, norfolk ce 22d aoust 1804
John Marrast
Editors’ Translation
Norfolk, 22 Aug. 1804
Sir,
I have the honor of informing you that I loaded two cases of green candles on the ship Maria, captained by Francis O. Meara. Attached is the invoice with the bill for the other part of the order. I am confident you will find the quality satisfactory.
With profound respect, Sir, I have the honor of being your very humble and obedient servant.
John Marrast
Invoice for three cases of candles: one white and two green.
| 1. | One case of white candles | net weight 42d @ 75 cts | $31. | 50 |
| 2. | Green candles | 110d @ 42 cts | 46. | 20. |
| Loading three cases port to ship etc. | 1. | 50 | ||
| $79. | 20 | |||
I certify that this is accurate, barring error. Norfolk, 22 Aug. 1804.
John Marrast
RC (MHi); in MS first signature is “Jhon Marrast”; at foot of first page: “Ths. Jefferson Esqre. Washington City”; endorsed by TJ as received 28 Aug. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: probably bill of lading dated 18 Aug. for two boxes of “Mertal Wax Candles” by the sloop Maria, Francis O. Meara, master, on behalf of Marrast, bound for “Thomas Jefferson Esqr” in Washington (MS in same; printed form, with blanks filled, signed by Meara).