1David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 24 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received a letter from M r Beasley , at Havre , and also duplicate which is enclosed, The case of books I shall send to Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson at Richmond ,— with the most Sincere wishes for your health, allow me to say, that I am with great affection and regard, your friend— RC
2David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 5 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of 8 th March covering one to M. De la Fayette was receivd in due course. It is a singular circumstance that so long time should have elapsed and no Vessel bound to Havre ; or any port in France , The first proper opportunity that has presented, was Cap t Thomas B. Vermilye (of the
3To James Madison from David Gelston, 22 December 1824 (Madison Papers)
Since my note to you of 5th October last with a copy of the proceedings of the late convention of this State, I have discovered, that another copy has been printed at Albany far preferable to the one I sent you, it RC ( DLC ). Fragment. Docketed “Gelston, D.” by JM . The letter has not been found, but the copy of the proceedings first sent was probably [Charles Glidden Haines], Two Speeches,...
4David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received your letter of the 9 th instant — the unusually severe weather that commenced very soon after the departure of Cap t Block , and which continued for nearly three weeks, gave me great uneasiness, not only on account of your wines, but for the Safety of the vessel & crew, and my Anxiety has been encreasing until two days ago, when I read in one of our papers under...
5David 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...
6David 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
7David 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
8To 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...
9David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 21 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received under cover from M r Cathalan the enclosed letter, and also bills of lading for some wines for you, Presuming the letter enclosed contains a particular account, I omit describing them, and Shall agreeably to what I believe to be your wishes, do the needfull here and ship the whole by first proper opportunity to Richmond as heretofore, unless in the mean time, different...
10David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not discover the enclosed until my letter of yesterday had gone, RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ M r Jefferson ”; endorsed by TJ as received 27 Jan. 1818 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: certificates for wine, New York , [21 Jan. 1818], attesting that four boxes of claret, each containing ten gallons divided into fifty bottles, and three casks of claret, each holding sixty gallons, had...