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To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 November 1824

Sales of Forty five barrels flour by Bernard Peyton
1824 Richd for a/c Thomas Jefferson Esq:
15 Nov: To Capt: Thomas for cash in Store—
45 Barrels Superfine flour at $4¾ $213.75
Charges
cash pd frght, at 43¢ $19.35. Canal Toll $4.69 $24.04
Storage, Drayage & Cooperage at 8¢ 3.60
Inspection 90¢. Comisn at 2½ ⅌ Cent $5.34 6.24 $ 33.88
Nett Prcds at cr T. J.  $179.87
E.E.
Bernard Peyton
N. N. Wilkinson
Richd 18 Nov: 1824
Dr Sir, Richd. 18 Nov: 1824

Above I hand a/c sales the balance your Flour on hand, at $4¾ Cash, which is the hight of the market—nett proceeds as above say $179.87 Dolls: at your credit in a/c_

Your Wine has gone and I hope will reach you safely—

With sincere regard Dr Sir Yours very Truly

Bernard Peyton

MHi.

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