To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 5 January 1824
Sales of One hundred fifty two Barrels flour by B. Peyton | |||
1823 Richd | for a/c. Thomas Jefferson Esq. | ||
Dec. 31. | To Jno & Wm Gilliat at 60 days in Store | ||
140 Blls. Superfine flour at $5⅛ | $717.50 | ||
12 do. Fine do. 〃 4¾ | 57.00 | ||
$774.50 | |||
Charges | |||
Cash pd frght 50 Blls. at 53¢. & 102 at 50¢ | $77.50 | ||
Canal Toll $15.84 Drayage $3.17. Storage $12.16 | 31.17 | ||
Inspection $3.04 Comisn at 2½ prct. $19.36 | 22.40 | $131.07 | |
Nett prcds | $643.43 |
E.E.
Bernard Peyton P. N. N. Wilkinson |
Richd 5 Jany 1824. |
dear Sir,
Above I hand a/c value all your Flour on hand, as mentioned in my last, at $5⅛, sixty days credit—the price now, is $5, & very dull indeed—Wheat 92D95¢—
Your assured friend
Bernard Peyton |
Richd 5 Jany 1824. |
MHi.