11David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 29 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Volume, with Six others have just now come to my hands, I Suspect by their appearance, they have been mislaid somewhere, but where I do not know, I Shall forward one by each mail—the direction found with them is enclosed—Vol: 1. was not among the number— RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ M r Jefferson ”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Feb. 1818 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not...
12David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now favored with your letter of the 27 th ult: with the invoice of the books.—the invoice I now return, The amount of duties is $5 55/ I have paid freight $2 20 100 — The first good opportunity to Richmond I shall ship the books, and drop you a line at the time, and give you the name of the Vessel and the Captain.— paid duties 5.55
13To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 30 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received from Mr Jarvis a letter dated 11th Oct: last, a copy of which is enclosed, I shall take care of the wine, until your instructions are received, when they will be particularly attended to— The sample bottles will be forwarded by first water conveyance, being doubtful of the propriety of sending them by mail— With very great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your...
14David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of the 18 & 19 th instant I have received, and immediately caused an entry to be made of the books by the invoice, am o of duties paid $58 40 the invoice—& ca I now enclose—I also enclose an account of the expenses I have paid , I have not been called upon for all the freights, perhaps I shall not be, it will be time enough to charge them when paid— I now shall wait only a few...
15To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 20 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 9th instant, and now enclose bill of lading for the wine, as also a bill of the expenses paid on it— Upon examination very little difference could be discerned in the colour, but by your description, I am pretty well satisfied the one you wished is forwarded. I hope it will not prove I have been mistaken— I have requested the collector at Alexandria...
16To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 8th instant I have had the honor to receive, and this day I received a letter from Mr. Barnes, a copy of which is enclosed, the Mercury is not yet entered, the Fabius has arrived, but the wine and fruit by her not yet landed—the wine by the Cato is in store, which I shall ship by the first Vessel to Richmond—the wines by the Fabius and Mercury by the first Vessel to...
17David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 21 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
It gave me much pleasure this morning, to receive your letter of the 13 th from which I infer you enjoy good health— the two letters enclosed will be forwarded the very first good opportunity, which will probably offer in a few days.— I also this morning received by the Comet , from Havre , a letter from M r Beasley , enclosing bill of lading for
18To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 8 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received your letters of the 4th and 5th instant, and have handed the enclosures to Capt. Shaw— I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.
19To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 9 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 9th ultimo I had the honour to recieve in due course, and agreeably to your request I opened the box , which contained a machine, it was valued at 20 dollars, upon which sum the duty has been calculated. No opportunity has offered until this day, when I have sent it (box G No. 4) by Capt. Harbel in the Sloop Astrea bound to Georgetown to the care of Mr. Gallatin—Capt Harbel...
20David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received bill of lading & ca enclosed, but have no invoice , if you can furnish the inv o it will save much trouble—when completed I shall forward the case to Richmond — RC ( MHi ); mistakenly endorsed by TJ as received 17 Aug. 1816. RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with