To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 1 December 1824

Sir,	Custom House New York Collectors Office December 1. 1824.

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

[note in TJ’s hand]:

fr [ ]	D c
* 38.40 =	7.20
15.prct on 7.20 is	1.08
	4.35
overcharge	3.27

MHi.

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