To James Madison from C. T. Chapman, 12 November 1810
From C. T. Chapman
Collector’s Office Alexandria
12 November 1810
Sir
I have taken the liberty to enclose to you certificates for Three quarter Casks of Wine for the President of the United States sent to my care by Mesrs. Oliveira & Sons of Norfolk1—and now on board the Sloop Eliza Ann Captain Evans bound to this City; who I have directed to deliver the same to you. His charges you will please pay and as soon as I pay the freight and charges from Norfolk and at this place will furnish you with a Bill thereof. Most respectfully, I am sir Your Obt Servant
C T Chapman/Dy Coll
RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.
1. See Oliveira & Sons to JM, 3 Nov. 1810, and n.