To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 1 December 1824
Custom House New York Collectors Office December 1. 1824.
Sir,
I received per Brig Argus, from Messrs Dodge & Oxnard, Marseilles, an Invoice & Bill of Lading of Eleven cases of Merchandise, on which have paid the Duties, Freight &c, and have forwarded the same to Richmond, Va as per bill of lading enclosed to Col. Bernard Peyton. I also enclose the Invoice & a Letter from Messrs Dodge & Oxnard to you, & remain,
With the greatest respect
your Obt Servt
| Jonathan Thompson |
| Collr |
| Amount of Duties viz, | |
| on Macaroni $29 value @ 15 ⅌rCt | *$4.35 |
| 55 Gallons Wine @ 30 cents | 16.50 |
| 111/12 Groce Bottles @ $2 | 3.83 |
| $ 24.68 | |
| Permit & certified Entry | .40 |
| Cartage | .50 |
| Freight from Marseilles | 11.04 |
| Primage do | 1.10 |
| Dollars 37.72 | |
MHi.