1To 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,...
2To 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...
3To 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...
4To 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 &...