21To James Madison from David Gelston, 20 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I received a letter some time ago from my correspondent in London, informing me, that a vessel from Bordeaux, bound to New York, had been taken and carried into Falmouth, in which he observed was a pipe of brandy marked WL consigned to me, and for which he had interposed a claim—the pipe of brandy I have since received via Boston, it is now in Store—no account has been received from any...
22To James Madison from David Gelston, 28 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have this day received your letter of the 24th. Mr Forrest called on me yesterday—his vessel has not yet arrived—understanding the pipe of brandy was cased I wrote (on its arrival in Boston) to Genl Dearborn, requesting him to ascertain the duties, without opening the case, it is apparently in perfect order. Very truly your’s RC ( DLC ).
23To James Madison from David Gelston, 12 December 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1809, New York. Has delivered pipe of brandy to Mr. Forrest and paid the enclosed waybill for $54.11. The Phoenix Insurance Company was consignee. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p. Enclosure 1 p.
24To James Madison from David Gelston, 5 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 March 1810, New York. Has received JM’s letter of 1 Mar. [not found] with its enclosure. Encloses the receipt. Has directed that the paper be discontinued. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p. Enclosure (1 p.) is a receipt dated 4 Mar. 1810 for $10, “being the amount of the Years subscription to the American Citizen Sent to the President of the United states to the present date,” signed by...
25To James Madison from David Gelston, 21 May 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 May 1810, New York. Has received a letter from John Martin Baker at Cagliari by the ship Charles and Harriet . Baker has sent for JM “a cheese, a box citron, some olives &ca.,” which Gelston will ship at the first opportunity. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
26To James Madison from David Gelston, 11 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of 29th ultimo with $20. I have recieved, the box of hams I have forwarded to Chancellor Livingston. The sundry payments made are stated at foot, receipts enclosed, the bal: $2.46 will remain in your favor in Y/a. My son says he does not recollect the cost of the book it was however a mere trifle, very truly yours 30 May pd. duties on goods 5.79 6 July " Mer: Ad: 10 — 9 " " fret....
27To James Madison from David Gelston, 5 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1810, New York. Encloses a copy of a bill from London for the expenses—“£2.13.2 Sterlg is $11.01”—for a pipe of brandy. Will remit the amount. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Enclosure not found.
28To James Madison from David Gelston, 24 July 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From David Gelston. 24 July 1815, New York. “I wrote to you on the 22 [not found] & en[c]losed you Bill of lading of wine by the Scho Free Mason—enclosed is the bill of cha[r]ges.” FC and FC of enclosure ( CtMyMHi : David Gelston Papers). FC 1 p. The enclosed account, dated 24 July 1815, listed duties and other charges totaling $45.22. The FC of the enclosure (1 p.), written on the verso of...
29To James Madison from David Gelston, 26 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed was received in due course, no proper opportunity presented until a few days since, on presenting the letter, the Gentleman observed, that Mr Gill had left Halifax, and he believed for the United States, but for what State he did not know. I have thought best to return the letter to you, if I should learn where Mr Gill is, I shall advise you. Very respectfully, I am, Sir, your...
30To James Madison from David Gelston, 4 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
In a tour last summer I found a remarkable species of wheat, a Gentleman gave me four Kernels, with the following account, that a Gentleman in Vermont had imported a package of goods from China, after opening it he found from the straw threw out, a single blade which he cultivated and which produced the wheat. On the 15th September last I planted the 4 grains about 6 inches from each other,...