Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 5 April 1824

April 5. 1824

An Estimate of the cost of the Rotunda as far as the contracts that have been made towards the completion of it go.

Amt Paid for Materials for the brick work $6905.47
 “p ⅌ Thorn & Chamberlain for the work— 2856.25   9,761.72
  To complete the brick work of the Lbrary & Terras  Say 1,000.00
Amt Contract with G. Raggi for 10 Bases & 2 Pilaster bases } 715.00
Cost of Capetels in Italy  Say 7000.00
Transportation, duty &c on the same & bases— 2450.00 10,165.00
pd for stone Window & doorsills 255.00
to complete the stone steps on the back & Terras Stonework 1200.00 1,455.00
paid for Materials principally Lumber & iron which nearly pays for all the Lumber 6,165.00
For Tin & Copper for the roof of Dome & Portico 2,000.00
Glass & Glazing including the skylight 500.00
$31,046.72
Nails, hard ware, painting & Workman’s bills will not I presume exceed the balance of the $41,000
respectfully submitted by your obt sert

A. S. Brockenbrough P.

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