To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 20 September 1824

Sir,	Custom House New York, Collectors Office Septr. 20. 1824.

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.

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