§ From James Taylor. 14 February 1807, “Collector district. Ocracoke NoCarolina.” “On the 12th. Ulto, the Brig Jacob, N W. Easton Master from Bordeaux bound to Baltimore was cast away on the banks of this coast; among a number of Articles on board: of which the Captain had no Invoices, are five boxes marked JMB two boxes marked JMC, and two barrels; part of which are directed for you, and part for the president. In the discharge of my official duties, I was obliged to take possession of a large and valuable part of the Cargo; this portion I took charge of for the purpose of forwarding them to you by the first opportunity which shall be done; may I solicit Sir, that you transmit me the Invoices of them (if they are articles subject to duty) as early as convenient, that I may make my returns to the Treasury department. I would not have them opened, and they are now safe in NewBern in a fire proof Store.”