To James Madison from Benjamin Day, 10 February 1804 (Abstract)
§ From Benjamin Day
10 February 1804, Fredericksburg. “Inclosed you will please receive Bill-Loading for your Tobacco in the Atlantic [not found], and at Foot, an account of the shipping. Charges on them, amounting to £19.8.6, which be pleased remit me in a Bank-Post-Note, or as may better suit your Convenience.” Adds at the foot of the page:
“1803 | ||||
Octr. | 14. | To Tax on 21 Hhds Tobacco.—a 6./.— | £ 6. 6. | |
25. | To Draye. a 1./6. opening 22 Hhds a 4./6 and reprizing one of them 6/. |
6.16.6. | ||
Novr: | 22. | To Craftage of 21 Hhds to the Atlantic a 6./. | 6. 6. | |
£19. 8.6” |
RC (DLC). 1 p. A note in JM’s hand at the bottom of the page reads “$64.75.”