To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 20 September 1824
Custom House New York, Collectors Office Septr. 20. 1824.
Sir,
I rec’d by the Ship Montano Capt Smith, one bale & one small package of books, marked MTJ No 7 & 8 for you, which I have forwarded by the Schooner Fly, Capt Thorpe to Richmond, Va to the care of Col. Bernard Peyton. The transportation from Paris, Freight from Harve, & Duties here, have paid as follows.—
| Transportation from Paris 32 francs | $ | 6.10 |
| Freight from Havre | 2.20 | |
| 8.30 | ||
| No 7. contg 43 French Books & 1 vol. English bound | } | |
| 〃 8. contg 3 Vol. French | ||
| Duty, 46 Vols French Books @ 4 cents | 1.84 | |
| 1 do 1 lb. English @ 30 cents | .30 | |
| Permit | .20 | |
| $ | 10.64 |
With great respect, remain Your Obt Servt
Jonathan Thompson
Collector
MHi.