11To 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...
12To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 5 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to write to you the 1st instant. I now enclose Capt. Skinners bill of lading for the three boxes wine—the Harmony being bound direct to Alexandria, and lying very near the Jersey, I was unabled to order it directly from one vessel to the other— I have written to the collector at Alexandria to forward the wine immediately to Washington— with great respect, I am, Sir, your...
13To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 1 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received a letter from Mr Appleton (Leghorn) by the Jersey, Capt. Blasse in which he informs me he has shipped three boxes containing ninety five bottles Genoa wine and a box of medicines, I shall do all the needful with the wine—but the medicines being subject to ad: val: duty, it is necessary to have an invoice or the cost; I have received no invoice, nor bil of lading—the...
14To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 7 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose Capt. Roberts bill of lading for the two cases wine received from Marseilles— I have requested the Collector at Alexandria to forward them on their arrival—The amt. of duties and other expenses are also inclosed— With very great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.
15To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received by the Ship Heart of Oak, from Marseilles, bill of lading for two cases wine, for which, I shall pay freight, duties &c and ship to Washington, or its vicinity, by first proper opportunity, unless, I receive your directions to the contrary— with great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, MHi : Coolidge Collection.
16To 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...
17To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 21 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day delivered to Capt. John Gilpin, of the Schr Henrietta, bound to Alexandria, a box, containing the sample bottles mentioned in my letter of the 30th ultimo, to be delivered to the collector, and have requested him to forward the box immediately to you— Mr. Russel of the house of Post and Russel of this City, has requested me to say, that he would be glad to know your...
18To 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...
19To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 9 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 15th May last I enclosed your account, amount $111.82 (which was remitted 6th June following) you no doubt observed $8.12 charged for freight paid by Ship Fabius, and none charged ⅌ the Mercury, this was an error of mine,—the $8.12 was for freight paid by the Mercury, the account of freight by the Fabius, not being presented until this day, which I have paid, $14.42. Very...
20To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 7 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is Capt. Bells bill of lading for sundry articles to the care of the Collector at Alexandria—I have also enclosed my account of the duties freight &ca on the 10 cases from Leghorn, I have also enclosed a statement of the articles received from Halifax to Mr Madison, to which you will please to be refered.— It was unfortunate after waiting so long that I engaged Capt. Bell, as the next...