Letter to David Gelston [manuscript], 1816 September 19.

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Letter to David Gelston [manuscript], 1816 September 19.

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Jefferson writes concerning an invoice requested by Gelston, the collector of the port of New York. He sends some letters and papers, asks that some books be forwarded to Richmond, and promises to remit the cost of the books and some wine as soon as Gelston informs him of the amount.

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Gelston, David, 1744-1828

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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