I rec’d per the mail your letter of 23 Ult with the Invoice of the case of Books rec’d per the Ship Imperial from Havre—[. . .]I have caused the Duties to be estimated & the freight & other expenses paid & will forward the case by the first Vessel to your correspondent Capt Bernard Peyton Richmond, as heretofore directed—[. . .]The Invoice is herewith returned & subjoined is an – account of the expenses &c—with great respect am your Obt Servt

Jonathan Thompson Collector