David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 7 November 1805
From David Gelston
New York Nov: 7th. 1805
Sir,
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 day Capt Lee arrived from Connecticut bound to Washington—
I am very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant
David Gelston.
RC (MHi); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson President United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 10 Nov. and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.
On this day, Gelston sent Madison a bill of lading signed by Boaz Bell, Jr., and statements relating to two cases shipped on the President. The statements showed TJ owing $102.34 for tonnage and charges (, 10:514).