1From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 14 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 26. was recieved on my return to this place. I have no information of a plough destined for me from England. but the Agricultural society of Paris informed me some time ago that they should send a plough for me to one of the ports of France, as a model. I presume this is the plough arrived, and that the vessel may have been carried into England. of the cost I know nothing,...
2From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Gelston, acknoleges the reciept of his letter of the 4th. (since his return to this place) and will thank him to forward the two boxes of wine to this place or neighborhood by the first vessel. he will also, at his convenience, be so kind as to inform Th:J. of the reimbursements he has to make him. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
3From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 8 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favor announcing the shipment of one of the pipes of wine from mr Jarvis for this place, and I have heard of it’s safe arrival at Alexandria. I now inclose a draught of the bank of the US. of this place on that at N. York for 51.48 D the sum you had been so kind as to advance for me on it. Accept my salutations & assurances of esteem & respect MHi : Coolidge Collection.
4From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 6 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
After writing the within it occurred that the Vice President might have left New York. I therefore think it best to inclose it open to you for perusal, & to desire you to do immediately what is therein desired to be done by you, & then seal & have the letter delivered to the V. President, saying nothing of it’s contents to any other person. I pray you to lose not a moment in taking &...
5From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 5 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I troubled you yesterday with a letter for mr Appleton to be sent by the John Adams, but if she be gone, to be returned to me. I take the liberty now of asking the same favor as to those inclosed addressed to Messrs. Cathalan, Higgins & Woodhouse and salute you with friendly respects. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 5 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you a draught of the bank of the US. here on that at New York for 22 D. 22 c the amount mentioned in your last letter. with many thanks accept my salutations and assurances of great esteem & respect. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
7From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 20 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful salutations to mr Gelston. he recieved last night his letter inclosing a statement of the disbursements for the books and wines by the Piamingo at 35 D. 14 c which he now incloses him in a post note of the Branch bank of the US. here on that at N. York with many thanks for the trouble he has taken with these articles. PoC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ. his...
8From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 6 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having occasion to pay to mr Cheetham 30. D. for newspapers, I take the occasion of including that with duties &c on wine by the Franklin 6.95 & duty on the Stylograph 3.67 in all 40.62 in a draught in your favor on the bank of the US. and will pray you to pay to mr Cheetham the 30. D. on his calling on you which I have desired him to do. Accept my salutations & assurances of esteem & respect...
9From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 10 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 4 th covering a specimen of wheat, for which be pleased to accept my thanks. withdrawn by age from all agricultural attentions, I have made the most advantageous disposition of it by consigning it to the agricultural society of my county who will give it a fair trial. I am gratified with this occasion of adding to my thanks the assurances of my continued...
10From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 1 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a bill of lading just recieved from mr Cathalan of Marseilles for a box sent by the Franklin Capt. Avery to New York, the contents of which are expressed in the bill. I have recieved no invoice, but mr Cathalan in a letter informs me they cost 201 ₶. which he has included in a larger draught on me @ 5 ₶ .35 per Dollar making 37 D .50c which may enable you to fix the duty. I will...