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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Three generations of the McGavock family lived in Wythe County, Va. The immigrant was James McGavock (1728-1812) who came from Scotland. His son was James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons were James McGavock (1804- 1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880) who was president of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.","Papers (including correspondence, legal documents, and accounts) of James McGavock (1728-1812), his son James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons James McGavock (1804-1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880). Many of the papers concern lead mines at Fort Chiswell, Va, slavery, agriculture, aspects of the Revolutionary War, and other.  Included are a list of parish levies before 1776; receipts for supplies issued at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Va. and at Fort Patrick Henry, Tenn. for an expedition, 1776-1777, against the Cherokees; and county tax and fee bills for Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Washington and Wythe counties, Va. The collection includes genealogical information on the McGavock and Boyd families and letters written by members of the Cloyd family and by John Williamson McGavock while attending the University of Virginia.","Letter from John Shaw to Joseph Sheels. This letter is on the same sheet as a receipt signe by Joseph Sheels.","A receipt signed by Joseph Sheels for articles received of James McGavock, on same sheet as the letter to John Shaw.","Circular letter to the Surveyors of the Revenue, Mutilated.","Postmarked Nashville","Mutilated.","Mutilated","Post-marked Richmond, forwarded to Christiansburg, VA","Incomplete","? at Fort Chiswell to [Wythe County], to ?. Incomplete","James Graham, Wythe County to ?","Robert Montgomery, at Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana to James McGavock","James F. Perry, at Oak Grove, Chocolate Bayou [Louisiana], to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA. 2 Copies","Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, at Philadelphia, to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe VA","Harold Smyth, at Wythe Courthouse, to James McGavock, Wythe County VA","[James McGavock] to Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell at Philadelphia. Rough copy, incomplete.","James St. Clair to James McGavock","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock Sr., Wythe Courthouse, VA","Ferguson, Jones, and Co., at Philadelphia to James McGavock at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock, Wythe Court House, VA","Lysander McGavock to his uncle james McGavock Sr. at Fort Chiswell, VA","John Hanger at Richmond, to Joseph McGavock, Wythe County VA","William Hill to James McGavock Sr., Fort Chissell (Chiswell) VA","Peter Fulkerson Sr. Lee County VA to ?","Joseph Haller, Wythe Court House to Col. Joseph Kent, Joseph Crockett and James McGavock, Wythe County VA","John Kesten and Nancy Kesten, Johnson County Iowa, to [?]","Adams [Adam?] Sanders to [?]. Mutilated","E.N. Sprinkle to S[tephen] McGavock","J.P. Matthews at Wythe [County] to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","J.W. Truslow at Wythevill to Stephen McGavock Wythe County VA","William B. Mason and Co at Giles Court House to ? McGavock at Wytheville, VA","T.J. Morrison at Seven Mile Ford [Smyth County] to Stephen McGavock at Wytheville, VA","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","T.J. Morrison at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe County VA","L. Click and H.D. Roe at Kingsport TN to S[tephen] McGavock. Mutilated.","Hamilton Sagers, at Drapers Valley [Wythe County] to Stephen McGavock, Wythe County VA","Hallers [?] to Stephen McGavock","John Morrison at Wytheville to S[tephen] McGavock","David F. Kent at Springfield to Stephen McGavock, Ft. Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe [County] VA","John Morrison at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","D. McG[avock] at Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","James A McNutt, at Marion (Smyth County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","J. Brown Jr. at Richmond to Stephen McGavock President of the office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond to S[tephen] McGavock","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond, to S[tephen] McGavock","Alfred King, per Thomas H. Lambeth, at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","James M. Bland, at Greensboro to Stephen McGavock","F.H. Mays at Fincastle (Botetourt County) to S[tephen] McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock Fort Chiswell","Francis Bell, at Back Creek, to Stephen McGavock","Thomas J. Boyd, at Wythevillem, to Capt. Charles W. Venable, Commissary C.S.A. at Wythevillem, VA. On back of sheet is a note tothe agents of the Assistant Commissary's Office at Wytheville, signed by C.W. Venable 15 November 1864","J.N. Goodwin, General Superintendant of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","D. Graham at Cedar Run, VA to E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville VA","A.M. Kasey to [?] McGavock","Cynthia M.G. Houston, at Natural Bridge (Rockbridge County), to her cousin Stephen [McGavock]","A. Thomas at Holston Mills to S[tephen] McGavock","J.R. Crockett at Max Meadow, to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock.","J.H. Martin at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","R.E. Withers at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock, at Max Meadow, Wythe County, VA","Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lee at Lynchburg to Messrs. and Miss McGavock. Declining an invitation.","John M. Hall to Cloid [Cloyd] McGavock","John H. Gibboney at Wytheville, to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock, at the University of Virginia to his uncle [?]","J.F. Kent at Bellfield Mills, to his cousin Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock","D.C. Kent at Dublin (Pulaski County) to his cousin Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock at the University of Virginia to his uncle Stephen McGavock","Joseph Cloyd, near Dublin (Pulaski county) to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William Gibboney at Wytheville to J.F. Slaughter at Lynchburg, VA introducing Stephen McGavock.","William Gibboney at Wytheville, VA to S.B. Smith, Richmond introducing Stephen McGavock","Crockett and Blair at Wytheville, Wythe County, to Stephen McGavock","J.W. Hagar to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Joseph F. Kent at Bellfield Mills to Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville, VA to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","W.B. Byars at Glade Spring (Washington County) to [?]","W.A. Smyth at Montgomery to [?]","John W. Robinson at Graham's Ford to Stephen McGavock at Ft. Chiswell VA","Noel and Brown at Wytheville, VA to Stephen McGavock","William Matthews at Dublin [Pulaski County VA] to [?]","A.E. Parker at Wytheville to McGavock and Brother at Fort Chiswell.","Mathew Aiken at Croftsville, Tazwell County, VA to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William B. Byars at Glad Spring [Washington County VA] to Stephen McGavock","J.M. Crockett at Philadelphia to Stephen McGavock","J.F. Kent at Kent's Mill, VA to Stephen [McGavock]","John R. Richardson, at Morristown, TN to Stephen McGavock at Max Meadows, Wythe County, VA","A.N. Chiffin to T. Wood","T[?] P. Clap to [?]","Lynch A Currin to S[tephen] McGavock","P. Gaines to James McGavock","Phillip Gaines to James McGavock Jr.","Hugh Graham to [?]","Kate Haller to Mr. [?] McGavock","P[?] P[?] Hanson at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","William Hill to Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to [?] McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Margaret Mathews to her brother [?]","D. McGavock to his cousin Stephen McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County VA","Peter Mulholland to Stephen McGavock","Thomas Quirk to Col. W. Crockett","Waller R. Staples at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","A. Tompkins to S[tephen] McGavock","Sarah [?] to her uncle [?]","One unidentified letter","McGavock (?). 59 Pieces including a small book containing an Index to accounts.","1 Piece","3 Pieces","1 Piece","10 Pieces","1 Piece","6 Pieces","1 Piece","Piece","1 Piece","40 Pieces","3 Pieces","1 Piece","1 Piece","1 Piece","1 Piece","5 Pieces","1 Piece","2 Pieces","1 Piece","Receipt for guns issued for the expedition against the Cherokee 1780. 1 Piece Discharge of Thomas Welch, 1776, 1 Piece","Collector of the poor rates 1796.  1 Piece","Tax levies and clerk's fees 1760-1793. 15 Pieces Other invoices and receipts 1761-1811. 77 Pieces","Scope and Contents","A 1779 Manuscript Volume containing the following: parish levies, receipts from supplies issued to public stores for use during the expedition against the Cherokee, 1776. receipts for supplies for troops at Fort Patrick Henry, 1776-1777; and a manuscript arithmetic. 250 Pages, 8\"x7\" See also folders 5 and 10.","Receipts and certificates of service issued by James McGavock, Ensign, Wythe County Militia. 1791-1792. 25 Pieces","Lead mines in Wythe County, 1810-1833. 53 Pieces including 9 Letters Saltpeter receipts 1814-1815.  33 Pieces including 5 Letters","Tax levies and Clerk's fees 1800-1836. 66 Pieces Other Invoices and receipts. 1791-1836. 86 Pieces","Tax levies and Clerk's fees 1838-1866.  29 Pieces Accounts, receipts, and memoranda 1834-1848.  22 Pieces","Tax levies and Clerk's fees, 1831-1837.  12 Pieces Other invoices and receipts, 1820-1839.  57 Pieces","Tax levies and Clerk's fees, 1847-1851.  6 Pieces","Accounts, Receipts, and Memoranda of Stephen McGavock, executor of the Estate of James McGavock and guardian of Mary, Jane, and Sarah McGavock","Letters from Agnes L. McGavock, aferwards Agnes L. Richardson, widow of James McGavock to his executor Stephen McGavock concerning certain matters regarding the estate.  7 Pieces","Letter from Andrew S. Fulton, at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell [Wythe] concerning dower rights. 1 Piece","Letters from John R. Richardson, at Cedar Hill to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe, VA, concerning arbitration of the estate. 2 Pieces.","Statement of lead delivered by the County Lieutenants. 1 Piece","60 Pieces","164 Pieces","20 Pieces","26 Pieces","28 Pieces","35 Pieces","1 Piece","8 Pieces","13 Pieces","1 Piece","6 Pieces","8 Pieces","1 Piece","3 Pieces","626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","626 Pieces. This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","505 Pieces divided between folders 15 and 16.","505 Pieces divided between folders 15 and 16.","2 PIeces","24 Pieces","Accounts of Stephen, Cloyd, William, Cynthia, Polly, and Betsey McGavock. 1 Piece","7 Pieces","Includes a statement of he cause of deathe of William McGavock as wel as a memorandum book (small but not a volume). 17 Pieces total.","2 Pieces","Includes one memorandum book. 116 Pieces","179 Pieces","Fee bills of the County Clerks, 19 pieces.","Fee bills of the County Clerk. 3 Pieces","Fee bills of the county Clerks and Tax bills, 240 Pieces","1 Piece","Fee bills of the county clerk and sheriff. 2 Pieces","Fee bills of the County Clerk. 4 Pieces","Fee bills of the clerk and sheriff. 2 Pieces","Fee bills of the county clerk and sheriff, and tax bills. 50 Pieces","9 Pieces","9 Pieces","John Allison. Survey of a tract of land sold to C.C. Tate. 3 Pieces","Scope and Contents","Papers relating to a tract of land in Wythe County, Virginia, called \"Anchor and Hope\". 7 Pieces","copy of a survey of a portion of a Revolutionary land grant made to Moses Austin, Wythe County, Virginia (1795); and a legal opinion of David McComas (1833) concerning the claim of David Graham to a portion of the land included in the grant. 2 Pieces","Letter of Stephen and Moses Austin and Samuel Paine to Beverley Randolf, Governor of Virginia. Copy of a bond for the repayment of 20 tonnes of lead. 1 Piece","Letter of Henry Banks to William Whitcroft. Copy of the court record of a deed to a tract of land in Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Agreement for the sale of a tract of land in Wythe county, Virginia to Mary Graham and William Graham. 1 Piece","Suit in Wythe County. 1 Piece","David Carnut, assignee of Colin Campbell, assignee of John Lathem. Copy of the record of a Revolutionary land claim in Montgomery County. David Carnute, assignee of James newell, assignee of robert Love. Copy of the record of a revolutionary land claim. Both are on one sheet.","John Carter to Joseph Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece","Carter, Crockett, and Thomas Herbert to Robert and Walter Colquohoun. Bond. 1 Piece","Will of Alexander N. Chaffin, of Wythe County, VA. 1 Piece","Lease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring, to Costilo Hill. 1 Piece","Lease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring to Isaac Sulander. 1 Piece","Agreement of the sale of a tract of land in Monk's Corner, to Conrad Keesling. 1 piece","Papers relating to the division of Abram Crockett's lands in Williamson County, Tennessee. 3 Pieces","Survey and description of James Crockett's Mountain orchard. 1 Piece","Power of attorney authorizing Alexander Ewing to transfer to David McGavock a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 piece","power of attorney authorizing randal McGavock to sell a tract of land in Sumner County, Tennessee. 1 Piece","James Crockett to James R. Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece","James Crockett and Robert Sayers to William Galt.  Bond.  1 Piece.","Survey of a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Quirk. Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece","Robert Dougherty, executor of Michael Dougherty to David McGavock.  Power of attorney authorizing the conveyance of certain tracts of land to David Love, John Craiger and William Chistle, assignee of John Bentley.  1 Piece.  Mutilated","Survey and plats of a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 Piece","Suit","Agreement of Samuel Graham and Nathaniel Crockett and othersconcerning the settling of the estate of Robert Graham. 3 Pieces","Henry Hufford to James E. Brown. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Preston County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Suit in washington [County] District Court. 2 pieces","Suit in Botetourt County.  2 Pieces","Two surveys made for David Love.  1 piece","Bond","Bond. 1 Piece","Suit in Botetourt County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Statement made in Caswell County, North Carolina, in regards to the unaauthorized sale of his property.  1 Piece","Suit","Suit in Grayson County, Virginia. David McGavock vs. Stephen Saunders, administrator of James Ewing. 1 Piece","Deed to a tract of land i Wythe County, Virginia, sold by Samuel Crockett and wife to Ephraim, Stephen, and Joseph C. McGavock. Not Signed. 1 Piece","Assignment of a tract of land. 1 piece","Receipt for payment made by James McGavock for the purchase of William Gillaspe's land. 1 piece.","Bond given to James McGavock to insure compliance with his agreement for the delivery of Aluminum Salt at Fort Chiswell. 1 Piece","Bond for the performance of his duties as undersheriff. 1 Piece","Settlement proposed by the arbitrators to be made by James McGavock with Samuel and Elizabeth McDowell, administrators of James McDowell.  2 Pieces","Suit in Augusta County.  1 Piece","Papers concerning lands conveyed to James McGavock by military and treasury warrants. 2 Pieces","Bond given to James McGavock to secure a debt and to secure the payment of interest due on a tract of land sold to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Memorandum of an agreement concerning the division of the Sheriff's duties and renumeration in Botetourt County.  Bond given by James McGavock as Sheriff, and bond given by Francis Smith and William preston to James McGavock.  3 Pieces.","Bond given by James McGavock as collector of the parish levy, Botetourt County. 1 Piece","Bond given by john floyd and James Thompson to James McGavock for collection of a parish levy. 1 piece","Transfer of a certificate for a tract of land in Williamson County, Tennessee.  1 Piece","James Crockett to James McGavock. Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Wythe County, VA, including the mountain or orchard tract and a portion of Purgatory Tract","Agreement for the sale of a tract of land to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Leases granted by James McGavock to Zaceriah Hurt. 2 pieces","Zaceriah Hurt to James Ward, trustee for James McGavock. Chattel mortgage. 2 pieces","Attachment upon Zaceriah Hurt in favor of James McGavock. 1 Piece","Suit, 1 Piece","Copy of a deed to a tract of land in Wythe county. 1 Piece","Bills of sale for Negroes sold to James McGavock. 8 Pieces","Bills of sale of negroes.  2 Pieces","Survey of a division line between the lands of the heirs of James McGavock Sr., and the heirs of James McGavock Jr. 1 Piece","A memorandum of stray cattle taken by James McGavock at Fort Chiswell. 1 piece","Suit in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Plat, description and receipt of payment for certain tracts of land sold by Samuel Graham to James McGavock. 3 Pieces","Assignment of a tract of land.  1 Piece","Trust deed covering two tracts of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Articles of agreement and bond for the sale by James Mcgavock to David and James Magill, of a plantation in Rockbridge County, VA.  5 Pieces","Referees' decision in a dispute with James McGavock. 1 Piece","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land sold by Joseph Ramsey to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Suit in Botetourt County. 1 Piece","Bond to insure delivery of the indenture of John Myers, an indentured servant sold to James McGavock by Samuel Smith and others. 1 piece","Trust deed covering certain real estate in Stephensburg and a memorandum concerning the property. 2 Pieces","Bill of sale for Negroes sold to James McGavock. 4 pieces","Memorandum of an agreement for farm work to be done by Adams.  1 Piece","Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece","Lease granted to Alexander Fisher. Mutilated. 1 Piece","Agreement concerning the sale to Stephen McGavock of an interest in a plantation. 1 Piece","Receipt for money paid for a tract of land. 1 Piece","Bond to insure delivery of a good title to a tract of land in Wythe County, VA, sold to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock. 1 Piece","Agreement to give possession of a certain plantation to Stephen and Joseph Cloyd McGavock. 1 Piece.","Receipt for money paid for a tract of land.  1 Piece","George Archer, 1852, 1 piece Harrison Archer, 1867, 1 Piece William D. Archer, 1867-72, 3 Pieces John Maybe, 1866, 1 Piece George A. Shoemaker, 1866, 1 Piece P.C. Taylor, 1866, 1 Piece Pleasant C. Taylor, 1866, 1 piece","Farm labor agreements of Stephen and Cloyd McGavock. 3 pieces","Survey of 40 acres of land conveyed to an unnamed person. 1 Piece","Comission of John T. Sayers and Francis J. Carter to receive the acknowledgement of Daniel Miller's wife of his deed to James Crockett, conveying a tract of land in Wythe County, VA. 1 piece","Survey of a tract of land belonging to R. Montgomery.  1 piece","Surveys of tracts of land made for William Montgomery, Josiah Ramsey, and Abner Bledsoe.  1 Piece","Survey of a tract of land in Wythe County, VA, conveyed by Robert Norris to Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece","Deed to a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Survey of land deeded to James and Andrew Crockett. 1 Piece","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land sold by james Thompson, agent for R. Price. 1 piece","Court orders regarding public roads. 2 Pieces","Memorandum of two tracts of land in Wythe Couny, VA, surveyed for Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece","Legal opinion on the proper procedure in a sale of land by [?] McGavock to [?] Sawyers.  1 piece","Suits against Abraham Reynolds for debt.  Wythe County, VA.  19 pieces","Transfer if a lease on a tract of land called Crocketts Forge, in Wythe County. 1 piece","Suit in Wythe County.  1 piece","Surveys and plats of land in Burk's Garden, Tazwell County, VA, belonging to Colonel Robert Sayers.  4 Pieces","Suit in Wythe County, 1 piece","Description of a tract of land in Montgomery County, surveyed for David Sloan. 1 Piece","Bill of sale of a negro boy. 1 Piece","Suit for debt. 1 Piece","Agreement with Patrick Henry, Walter Crockett, James McCorkle, Thomas Madison, and James McGavock; concerning the mining of iron. 1 Piece","Suit in Wythe County.  1 Piece","Agreement for the erection of a grist mill.  1 Piece","Copy of a warrant for Richard Woods. Botetourt County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Revolutionary land warrants of James McGavock, David McGavock, Alexander Smyth, John Latham, George Brook, James Crockett, John Creger, David Sloan, Hiram Craig, John Belshen, William King, Godfrey Messersmith, and John Herkerader. 4 pieces.","Andrew Neely vs. John Drake and William Neely George Hancock vs. Andrew Neely One One sheet","William Hay vs. Joseph Barneville and Philip Buttonstone (1794) William Hay vs. David McGavock (1796) One one sheet","17 Pieces","1 Piece","A printed list of guests at Chapman Springs. 1 Piece","4 Pieces","6 pieces","Forms for the use of tax collectors. 5 Pieces","A tax form used by the Confederate States of America.  1 Piece","Tax assesor's form for the United States Internal Revenue Service. 1 Piece","Pedigree and description of Manassas, a thoroughbred horse. 1 Piece","Printed Circular letter announcing a commercial convention to be held in Norfolk to improve the means of communication with the Interior, the West, Nortgwest, Southwest, and North Carolina; and establish direct trade with Europe.  1 Piece","Certificate of membership in the union Agricultural Society of Virginia and North Carolina. 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Many of the papers concern lead mines at Fort Chiswell, Va, slavery, agriculture, aspects of the Revolutionary War, and other.  Included are a list of parish levies before 1776; receipts for supplies issued at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Va. and at Fort Patrick Henry, Tenn. for an expedition, 1776-1777, against the Cherokees; and county tax and fee bills for Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Washington and Wythe counties, Va. The collection includes genealogical information on the McGavock and Boyd families and letters written by members of the Cloyd family and by John Williamson McGavock while attending the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Shaw to Joseph Sheels. 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Chiffin to T. Wood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT[?] P. Clap to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLynch A Currin to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Gaines to James McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip Gaines to James McGavock Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Graham to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKate Haller to Mr. [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP[?] P[?] Hanson at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hill to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.C. Huff to [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Mathews to her brother [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. McGavock to his cousin Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE[phraim] McGavock to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Mulholland to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Quirk to Col. W. 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Copy of the court record of a deed to a tract of land in Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for the sale of a tract of land in Wythe county, Virginia to Mary Graham and William Graham. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Wythe County. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Carnut, assignee of Colin Campbell, assignee of John Lathem. Copy of the record of a Revolutionary land claim in Montgomery County. David Carnute, assignee of James newell, assignee of robert Love. Copy of the record of a revolutionary land claim. Both are on one sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Carter to Joseph Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter, Crockett, and Thomas Herbert to Robert and Walter Colquohoun. Bond. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Alexander N. 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grandsons James McGavock (1804-1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880). Many of the papers concern lead mines at Fort Chiswell, Va, slavery, agriculture, aspects of the Revolutionary War, and other.  Included are a list of parish levies before 1776; receipts for supplies issued at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Va. and at Fort Patrick Henry, Tenn. for an expedition, 1776-1777, against the Cherokees; and county tax and fee bills for Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Washington and Wythe counties, Va. The collection includes genealogical information on the McGavock and Boyd families and letters written by members of the Cloyd family and by John Williamson McGavock while attending the University of Virginia.","Letter from John Shaw to Joseph Sheels. This letter is on the same sheet as a receipt signe by Joseph Sheels.","A receipt signed by Joseph Sheels for articles received of James McGavock, on same sheet as the letter to John Shaw.","Circular letter to the Surveyors of the Revenue, Mutilated.","Postmarked Nashville","Mutilated.","Mutilated","Post-marked Richmond, forwarded to Christiansburg, VA","Incomplete","? at Fort Chiswell to [Wythe County], to ?. Incomplete","James Graham, Wythe County to ?","Robert Montgomery, at Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana to James McGavock","James F. Perry, at Oak Grove, Chocolate Bayou [Louisiana], to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA. 2 Copies","Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, at Philadelphia, to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe VA","Harold Smyth, at Wythe Courthouse, to James McGavock, Wythe County VA","[James McGavock] to Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell at Philadelphia. Rough copy, incomplete.","James St. Clair to James McGavock","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock Sr., Wythe Courthouse, VA","Ferguson, Jones, and Co., at Philadelphia to James McGavock at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock, Wythe Court House, VA","Lysander McGavock to his uncle james McGavock Sr. at Fort Chiswell, VA","John Hanger at Richmond, to Joseph McGavock, Wythe County VA","William Hill to James McGavock Sr., Fort Chissell (Chiswell) VA","Peter Fulkerson Sr. Lee County VA to ?","Joseph Haller, Wythe Court House to Col. Joseph Kent, Joseph Crockett and James McGavock, Wythe County VA","John Kesten and Nancy Kesten, Johnson County Iowa, to [?]","Adams [Adam?] Sanders to [?]. Mutilated","E.N. Sprinkle to S[tephen] McGavock","J.P. Matthews at Wythe [County] to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","J.W. Truslow at Wythevill to Stephen McGavock Wythe County VA","William B. Mason and Co at Giles Court House to ? McGavock at Wytheville, VA","T.J. Morrison at Seven Mile Ford [Smyth County] to Stephen McGavock at Wytheville, VA","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","T.J. Morrison at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe County VA","L. Click and H.D. Roe at Kingsport TN to S[tephen] McGavock. Mutilated.","Hamilton Sagers, at Drapers Valley [Wythe County] to Stephen McGavock, Wythe County VA","Hallers [?] to Stephen McGavock","John Morrison at Wytheville to S[tephen] McGavock","David F. Kent at Springfield to Stephen McGavock, Ft. Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe [County] VA","John Morrison at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","D. McG[avock] at Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","James A McNutt, at Marion (Smyth County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","J. Brown Jr. at Richmond to Stephen McGavock President of the office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond to S[tephen] McGavock","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond, to S[tephen] McGavock","Alfred King, per Thomas H. Lambeth, at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","James M. Bland, at Greensboro to Stephen McGavock","F.H. Mays at Fincastle (Botetourt County) to S[tephen] McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock Fort Chiswell","Francis Bell, at Back Creek, to Stephen McGavock","Thomas J. Boyd, at Wythevillem, to Capt. Charles W. Venable, Commissary C.S.A. at Wythevillem, VA. On back of sheet is a note tothe agents of the Assistant Commissary's Office at Wytheville, signed by C.W. Venable 15 November 1864","J.N. Goodwin, General Superintendant of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","D. Graham at Cedar Run, VA to E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville VA","A.M. Kasey to [?] McGavock","Cynthia M.G. Houston, at Natural Bridge (Rockbridge County), to her cousin Stephen [McGavock]","A. Thomas at Holston Mills to S[tephen] McGavock","J.R. Crockett at Max Meadow, to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock.","J.H. Martin at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","R.E. Withers at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock, at Max Meadow, Wythe County, VA","Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lee at Lynchburg to Messrs. and Miss McGavock. Declining an invitation.","John M. Hall to Cloid [Cloyd] McGavock","John H. Gibboney at Wytheville, to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock, at the University of Virginia to his uncle [?]","J.F. Kent at Bellfield Mills, to his cousin Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock","D.C. Kent at Dublin (Pulaski County) to his cousin Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock at the University of Virginia to his uncle Stephen McGavock","Joseph Cloyd, near Dublin (Pulaski county) to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William Gibboney at Wytheville to J.F. Slaughter at Lynchburg, VA introducing Stephen McGavock.","William Gibboney at Wytheville, VA to S.B. Smith, Richmond introducing Stephen McGavock","Crockett and Blair at Wytheville, Wythe County, to Stephen McGavock","J.W. Hagar to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Joseph F. Kent at Bellfield Mills to Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville, VA to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","W.B. Byars at Glade Spring (Washington County) to [?]","W.A. Smyth at Montgomery to [?]","John W. Robinson at Graham's Ford to Stephen McGavock at Ft. Chiswell VA","Noel and Brown at Wytheville, VA to Stephen McGavock","William Matthews at Dublin [Pulaski County VA] to [?]","A.E. Parker at Wytheville to McGavock and Brother at Fort Chiswell.","Mathew Aiken at Croftsville, Tazwell County, VA to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William B. Byars at Glad Spring [Washington County VA] to Stephen McGavock","J.M. Crockett at Philadelphia to Stephen McGavock","J.F. Kent at Kent's Mill, VA to Stephen [McGavock]","John R. Richardson, at Morristown, TN to Stephen McGavock at Max Meadows, Wythe County, VA","A.N. Chiffin to T. Wood","T[?] P. Clap to [?]","Lynch A Currin to S[tephen] McGavock","P. Gaines to James McGavock","Phillip Gaines to James McGavock Jr.","Hugh Graham to [?]","Kate Haller to Mr. [?] McGavock","P[?] P[?] Hanson at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","William Hill to Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to [?] McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Margaret Mathews to her brother [?]","D. McGavock to his cousin Stephen McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County VA","Peter Mulholland to Stephen McGavock","Thomas Quirk to Col. W. Crockett","Waller R. Staples at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","A. 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McGavock, aferwards Agnes L. Richardson, widow of James McGavock to his executor Stephen McGavock concerning certain matters regarding the estate.  7 Pieces","Letter from Andrew S. Fulton, at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell [Wythe] concerning dower rights. 1 Piece","Letters from John R. Richardson, at Cedar Hill to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe, VA, concerning arbitration of the estate. 2 Pieces.","Statement of lead delivered by the County Lieutenants. 1 Piece","60 Pieces","164 Pieces","20 Pieces","26 Pieces","28 Pieces","35 Pieces","1 Piece","8 Pieces","13 Pieces","1 Piece","6 Pieces","8 Pieces","1 Piece","3 Pieces","626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","626 Pieces. 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Tate. 3 Pieces","Scope and Contents","Papers relating to a tract of land in Wythe County, Virginia, called \"Anchor and Hope\". 7 Pieces","copy of a survey of a portion of a Revolutionary land grant made to Moses Austin, Wythe County, Virginia (1795); and a legal opinion of David McComas (1833) concerning the claim of David Graham to a portion of the land included in the grant. 2 Pieces","Letter of Stephen and Moses Austin and Samuel Paine to Beverley Randolf, Governor of Virginia. Copy of a bond for the repayment of 20 tonnes of lead. 1 Piece","Letter of Henry Banks to William Whitcroft. Copy of the court record of a deed to a tract of land in Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Agreement for the sale of a tract of land in Wythe county, Virginia to Mary Graham and William Graham. 1 Piece","Suit in Wythe County. 1 Piece","David Carnut, assignee of Colin Campbell, assignee of John Lathem. Copy of the record of a Revolutionary land claim in Montgomery County. 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Chaffin, of Wythe County, VA. 1 Piece","Lease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring, to Costilo Hill. 1 Piece","Lease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring to Isaac Sulander. 1 Piece","Agreement of the sale of a tract of land in Monk's Corner, to Conrad Keesling. 1 piece","Papers relating to the division of Abram Crockett's lands in Williamson County, Tennessee. 3 Pieces","Survey and description of James Crockett's Mountain orchard. 1 Piece","Power of attorney authorizing Alexander Ewing to transfer to David McGavock a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 piece","power of attorney authorizing randal McGavock to sell a tract of land in Sumner County, Tennessee. 1 Piece","James Crockett to James R. Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece","James Crockett and Robert Sayers to William Galt.  Bond.  1 Piece.","Survey of a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Quirk. Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece","Robert Dougherty, executor of Michael Dougherty to David McGavock.  Power of attorney authorizing the conveyance of certain tracts of land to David Love, John Craiger and William Chistle, assignee of John Bentley.  1 Piece.  Mutilated","Survey and plats of a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 Piece","Suit","Agreement of Samuel Graham and Nathaniel Crockett and othersconcerning the settling of the estate of Robert Graham. 3 Pieces","Henry Hufford to James E. Brown. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Preston County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Suit in washington [County] District Court. 2 pieces","Suit in Botetourt County.  2 Pieces","Two surveys made for David Love.  1 piece","Bond","Bond. 1 Piece","Suit in Botetourt County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Statement made in Caswell County, North Carolina, in regards to the unaauthorized sale of his property.  1 Piece","Suit","Suit in Grayson County, Virginia. David McGavock vs. Stephen Saunders, administrator of James Ewing. 1 Piece","Deed to a tract of land i Wythe County, Virginia, sold by Samuel Crockett and wife to Ephraim, Stephen, and Joseph C. McGavock. Not Signed. 1 Piece","Assignment of a tract of land. 1 piece","Receipt for payment made by James McGavock for the purchase of William Gillaspe's land. 1 piece.","Bond given to James McGavock to insure compliance with his agreement for the delivery of Aluminum Salt at Fort Chiswell. 1 Piece","Bond for the performance of his duties as undersheriff. 1 Piece","Settlement proposed by the arbitrators to be made by James McGavock with Samuel and Elizabeth McDowell, administrators of James McDowell.  2 Pieces","Suit in Augusta County.  1 Piece","Papers concerning lands conveyed to James McGavock by military and treasury warrants. 2 Pieces","Bond given to James McGavock to secure a debt and to secure the payment of interest due on a tract of land sold to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Memorandum of an agreement concerning the division of the Sheriff's duties and renumeration in Botetourt County.  Bond given by James McGavock as Sheriff, and bond given by Francis Smith and William preston to James McGavock.  3 Pieces.","Bond given by James McGavock as collector of the parish levy, Botetourt County. 1 Piece","Bond given by john floyd and James Thompson to James McGavock for collection of a parish levy. 1 piece","Transfer of a certificate for a tract of land in Williamson County, Tennessee.  1 Piece","James Crockett to James McGavock. Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Wythe County, VA, including the mountain or orchard tract and a portion of Purgatory Tract","Agreement for the sale of a tract of land to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Leases granted by James McGavock to Zaceriah Hurt. 2 pieces","Zaceriah Hurt to James Ward, trustee for James McGavock. Chattel mortgage. 2 pieces","Attachment upon Zaceriah Hurt in favor of James McGavock. 1 Piece","Suit, 1 Piece","Copy of a deed to a tract of land in Wythe county. 1 Piece","Bills of sale for Negroes sold to James McGavock. 8 Pieces","Bills of sale of negroes.  2 Pieces","Survey of a division line between the lands of the heirs of James McGavock Sr., and the heirs of James McGavock Jr. 1 Piece","A memorandum of stray cattle taken by James McGavock at Fort Chiswell. 1 piece","Suit in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Plat, description and receipt of payment for certain tracts of land sold by Samuel Graham to James McGavock. 3 Pieces","Assignment of a tract of land.  1 Piece","Trust deed covering two tracts of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Articles of agreement and bond for the sale by James Mcgavock to David and James Magill, of a plantation in Rockbridge County, VA.  5 Pieces","Referees' decision in a dispute with James McGavock. 1 Piece","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land sold by Joseph Ramsey to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Suit in Botetourt County. 1 Piece","Bond to insure delivery of the indenture of John Myers, an indentured servant sold to James McGavock by Samuel Smith and others. 1 piece","Trust deed covering certain real estate in Stephensburg and a memorandum concerning the property. 2 Pieces","Bill of sale for Negroes sold to James McGavock. 4 pieces","Memorandum of an agreement for farm work to be done by Adams.  1 Piece","Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece","Lease granted to Alexander Fisher. Mutilated. 1 Piece","Agreement concerning the sale to Stephen McGavock of an interest in a plantation. 1 Piece","Receipt for money paid for a tract of land. 1 Piece","Bond to insure delivery of a good title to a tract of land in Wythe County, VA, sold to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock. 1 Piece","Agreement to give possession of a certain plantation to Stephen and Joseph Cloyd McGavock. 1 Piece.","Receipt for money paid for a tract of land.  1 Piece","George Archer, 1852, 1 piece Harrison Archer, 1867, 1 Piece William D. Archer, 1867-72, 3 Pieces John Maybe, 1866, 1 Piece George A. Shoemaker, 1866, 1 Piece P.C. Taylor, 1866, 1 Piece Pleasant C. Taylor, 1866, 1 piece","Farm labor agreements of Stephen and Cloyd McGavock. 3 pieces","Survey of 40 acres of land conveyed to an unnamed person. 1 Piece","Comission of John T. Sayers and Francis J. Carter to receive the acknowledgement of Daniel Miller's wife of his deed to James Crockett, conveying a tract of land in Wythe County, VA. 1 piece","Survey of a tract of land belonging to R. Montgomery.  1 piece","Surveys of tracts of land made for William Montgomery, Josiah Ramsey, and Abner Bledsoe.  1 Piece","Survey of a tract of land in Wythe County, VA, conveyed by Robert Norris to Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece","Deed to a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Survey of land deeded to James and Andrew Crockett. 1 Piece","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land sold by james Thompson, agent for R. Price. 1 piece","Court orders regarding public roads. 2 Pieces","Memorandum of two tracts of land in Wythe Couny, VA, surveyed for Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece","Legal opinion on the proper procedure in a sale of land by [?] McGavock to [?] Sawyers.  1 piece","Suits against Abraham Reynolds for debt.  Wythe County, VA.  19 pieces","Transfer if a lease on a tract of land called Crocketts Forge, in Wythe County. 1 piece","Suit in Wythe County.  1 piece","Surveys and plats of land in Burk's Garden, Tazwell County, VA, belonging to Colonel Robert Sayers.  4 Pieces","Suit in Wythe County, 1 piece","Description of a tract of land in Montgomery County, surveyed for David Sloan. 1 Piece","Bill of sale of a negro boy. 1 Piece","Suit for debt. 1 Piece","Agreement with Patrick Henry, Walter Crockett, James McCorkle, Thomas Madison, and James McGavock; concerning the mining of iron. 1 Piece","Suit in Wythe County.  1 Piece","Agreement for the erection of a grist mill.  1 Piece","Copy of a warrant for Richard Woods. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Papers of George Washington - Reel#6","The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington's field book, April 14, 1750","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b","Previously auctioned at Christie's New York, 2004, lot 458.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","Original Location: From GW Box 3","Original Location, From GW Box 3","Original location, From GW Box 3","[RM-1079; MS-5722]; [RM-988; MS-5605]; [RM-1114; MS-5797]","Conserved November/December 2005 by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA) - Surfaced cleaned, reduced discoloration and acidity, flattened, tears were mended and losses filled in with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste, and finally put together as a folio instead of folded into eight sections.","Original Location: To GW Box 12","This document was conserved by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library on January 11, 2009.  He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755","Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"","Survey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.","This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.","Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. 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Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDiscusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"famname_ssim":["Custis Family","Fairfax family"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    "],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1015,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026amp; nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWritten within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026amp; for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026amp; peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026amp; Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMountain road lottery ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoutain Road ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat \u0026amp; Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026amp; Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026amp; have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026amp; other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026amp; he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents her with a lock of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026amp; his Effects \u0026amp;c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026amp; virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026amp; \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026amp; an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026amp; Capt. General of Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026amp; French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026amp; Climate—\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026amp; back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026amp; those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinceton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026amp; quarter, inch \u0026amp; half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026amp; his project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026amp; L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026amp; mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026amp; firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntrodues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from President to Mr. Lewis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026amp; persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover only, signature has been clipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026amp; stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026amp; new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026amp;c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eConcerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026amp; skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026amp; of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026amp; sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026amp; others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFavorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorkers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePotatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026amp; the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026amp; the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026amp; trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026amp; unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026amp; garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026amp; windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026amp; C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026amp; $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Matthew Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026amp; letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026amp; dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026amp; Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026amp; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026amp; also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026amp; Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026amp; distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026amp; oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026amp; woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026amp; other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026amp; if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026amp; to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026amp; friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinal letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026amp; beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026amp; high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026amp; Adams Patents 1724 \u0026amp; 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026amp; fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026amp; regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Powell\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026amp; the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026amp; fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026amp; myself - after following them about a mile \u0026amp; an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026amp; George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026amp; were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026amp; Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026amp; take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026amp; store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026amp; chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. W. \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026amp; Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026amp; Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026amp; chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026amp; fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026amp; Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026amp; putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026amp; hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026amp; Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026amp; Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiver frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestion of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026amp;c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026amp; clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026amp; Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026amp; his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026amp; weaknesses for drink, \u0026amp; advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026amp; Dogue Run gate \u0026amp; dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026amp; departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026amp; Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026amp; work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026amp; small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026amp; honor\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026amp; discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026amp; Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026amp; Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for inoculating fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026amp; Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026amp; Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026amp; ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid account to Porter \u0026amp; Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026amp; 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026amp; parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026amp; indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026amp; the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026amp; vexation is very great.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026amp; repairing shoes \u0026amp;c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026amp; crown over encircled heraldic device).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026amp; 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026amp; their illness -- some progress made on barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026amp; 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026amp; gutter piece \u0026amp; shingles for roof \u0026amp; chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026amp; fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026amp; knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026amp; painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCouldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026amp; true friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026amp; treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026amp; \"a visit to \u0026amp; attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edocketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026amp; Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026amp; well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026amp; the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026amp;c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChurch presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026amp; buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026amp; opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026amp; Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026amp; Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026amp; sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026amp; left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026amp; Wm. Jowsey \u0026amp; Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026amp; C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026amp; doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026amp; Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026amp; motto, \u0026amp; crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026amp; Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026amp; Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on original catalog card appears [1783].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAttested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026amp; descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026amp; [J. Sims?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026amp; \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026amp; Francis Waller.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026amp; planting trees, grass, and building houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026amp;O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKey to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRenewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDay by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026amp; W[illiam] Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026amp; have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026amp; 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026amp; appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026amp; miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026amp; Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026amp; son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026amp; 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026amp; chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026amp; handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026amp; the taylor \u0026amp; negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026amp; Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026amp; Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026amp; certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c48"}},{"id":"viu_viu01046_c02_c01","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"Accounts","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viu_viu01046_c02_c01#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viu_viu01046_c02_c01","ref_ssm":["viu_viu01046_c02_c01"],"id":"viu_viu01046_c02_c01","ead_ssi":"viu_viu01046","_root_":"viu_viu01046","_nest_parent_":"viu_viu01046_c02","parent_ssi":"viu_viu01046_c02","parent_ssim":["viu_viu01046","viu_viu01046_c02"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viu_viu01046","viu_viu01046_c02"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898","Business Papers"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898","Business Papers"],"text":["Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898","Business Papers","Accounts","(3 folders)","Box Box 1"],"title_filing_ssi":"Accounts","title_ssm":["Accounts"],"title_tesim":["Accounts"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1711-1851"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1711/1851"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Accounts"],"component_level_isim":[2],"repository_ssim":["University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept."],"collection_ssim":["Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898"],"physdesc_tesim":["(3 folders)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"level_ssm":["Item"],"level_ssim":["Item"],"sort_isi":5,"date_range_isim":[1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"containers_ssim":["Box Box 1"],"_nest_path_":"/components#1/components#0","timestamp":"2026-05-21T12:34:34.809Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viu_viu01046","ead_ssi":"viu_viu01046","_root_":"viu_viu01046","_nest_parent_":"viu_viu01046","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/uva-sc/viu01046.xml","title_ssm":["Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898"],"title_tesim":["Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["6490"],"text":["6490","Latane Family Papers \n         1650-1898","ca. 710 items","Collection is open to research.","The material is grouped into the following series: I.\n         Correspondence; II. Business Papers; III. Legal Papers; IV.\n         Miscellaneous; V. Bound Volumes; and, VI. Oversize.","Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment\n            for the Humanities","This collection of papers, 1650-1898, consists of ca. 710\n         items pertaining to the \n          Latane family of \n          Essex County, Virginia . Included are\n         correspondence, business and legal papers, papers re military\n         and religious matters, school notebooks, and certificates of\n         graduation from schools at the \n          University of Virginia .","Although little seems to be known or published about the\n         Latane family, valuable information may be found in \n          Parson Latane 1672-1732 by Lucy Temple Latane (Mss CS71.L347 1936); \n          Essex County, Virginia: Its Historic Homes,\n            Landmarks and Traditions edited by Essex County Woman's Club (F232.E7E7 1940);\n         and, \n          Settlers, Southerners, Americans: The History of\n            Essex County, Virginia 1608-1984 by James B. Slaughter (F232.E7S5 1985).","The early eighteenth century correspondence contains many\n         letters from \n          Henry Latane and his wife, \n          Anne Latane , London, England, to his\n         brother, \n          Lewis Latane (1672-1732) and his third\n         wife, \n          Mary (Deane) Latane (1685-1765), South\n         Farnham Parish, Essex County. Some of the letters are written\n         in French but the majority of them are in English. During the\n         1720s, Henry frequently advised Lewis to grow another crop\n         besides tobacco, saying that Europe could not consume all that\n         comes from America. In a letter of January 13, 1730, Henry is\n         \"impatient to know what the fate of Europe whether warr or\n         Peace everything seems to tend to a Crisis ...,\" possibly\n         referring to the trade conflict between England and Spain.","After her husband's death in 1732, Mary (Deane) Latane\n         managed the property that came to her and her children, with\n         the help of her cousin, \n          William Beverley (1698-1756). There are\n         several letters, 1733-1750, from Beverley discussing the\n         settlement of her husband's estate and the sale of her\n         tobacco. In addition, there are business correspondence, bills\n         of lading, invoices, and other papers concerning the sale of\n         tobacco.","Letters of interest include correspondence of \n          Spencer Roane (1762-1822), King and Queen\n         County, and \n          William Latane (1750-1811), Essex County,\n         July 1791-August 1792, concerning the deed and survey for the\n         \"Mount Clement Trail of Land,\" and another on July 25, 1804 re\n         the suit of Braxton vs Roane; letters on April 19, 1825, June\n         13, 1826, and November 18, 1826, from \n          James Montague , \n          Harden County, Kentucky , to friends in\n         Essex County, concerning various aspects of life in Kentucky\n         such as the conflict between anti-relief and relief parties,\n         tobacco sales, and prices of corn, flour, cotton, whiskey, et\n         al.; one on June 9, 1854, from Rev. \n          Henry W. L. Temple , Wayland, to \n          James Allen Latane , University of\n         Virginia, discussing Bishop \n          William Meade 's visit; and, several\n         letters, October 25, 1864, December 4, 1871, February 2 and\n         June 15, 1883, and June 13, 1885, from \n          Thomas S. Watson , Bracketts, chiefly to \n          Julia A. Holladay , \n          Botetourt County, Virginia , mentioning\n         news of family and friends, new dwellings built on Ionia, and\n         his being disqualified as a member of the legislature.","Letters pertaining to black history include one of December\n         10, 1772, from \n          Samuel Peachey, Jr. , \n          Occoquan Furnace , to William Latane,\n         Essex County, asking him to send a young black at Christmas\n         because the latter wants to learn the blacksmith trade; one of\n         November 10, 1788, from \n          Bartlett Williams , New Kent, to \n          William Latane , Essex County, complaining\n         about Latane's man Ephraim corrupting his blacks, and\n         requesting that he not be permitted to visit his plantation; a\n         circular, February 27, 1794, referring to the transportation\n         of slaves from Africa to the West-India islands; one of\n         February 28, 1809, from S. Chenault, Nelson County, Kentucky,\n         re the \"elopement\" of Franklin and his recovery by a Captain\n         Lafon who kept him in his possession for awhile;\n         correspondence between \n          Henry Waring Latane (1782-1860), Essex\n         County, and his brother-in-law, \n          John Temple ( -1812), Parkersburg, re the\n         death of Temple's father and the division of his slaves at\n         \"Goldberry,\" December 10, 1811 and January 8, 1812; and, one\n         of June 13, 1885, from \n          Thomas S. Watson , Bracketts, to \n          Julia A. Holladay , Botetourt County,\n         mentioning the poisoning of some children by a black\n         woman.","The business papers are comprised of accounts and\n         administrative and estate papers as well as general\n         correspondence and papers. The accounts are chiefly for\n         members of the Latane and Waring families, and, to a lesser\n         extent, for members of the \n          Allen family and \n          Temple family . The administrative and\n         estate papers concern the estates of \n          William Peachey ( -1700), \n          Lewis Latane (1672-1732), \n          Robert Payne Waring (-1799?), \n          William Latane (1750-1811), \n          John Temple ( -1812), \n          Lewis Dix ( -1815?), \n          James Allen ( -1820?), \n          Ann Latane ( -1820?), and \n          Henry Waring Latane (1782-1860). Also,\n         there are business papers pertaining to black history; and, a\n         separate itemized listing has been compiled.","The legal papers contain many indentures, land grants and\n         plats/surveys for lands in \n          Essex County , \n          King and Queen County , and \n          Rappahannock County . These papers are\n         helpful in determining ownership of lands held by the Latane\n         Family, \n          Roane Family , \n          Allen Family , and \n          Dix Family . In addition, there are copies\n         of wills for members of the Latane, Roane, Allen, and Dix\n         families. The wills also contain references to the division of\n         blacks among the families.","There are also genealogical, military, and religious\n         material. The military papers, 1814-1828, pertain chiefly to\n         James Allen's career as captain in the Virginia militia and\n         include abstracts of forage, regimental orders, receipt for\n         arms, detailed returns of arms accoutrements, and rosters of\n         officers and other personnel. 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Included are\n         correspondence, business and legal papers, papers re military\n         and religious matters, school notebooks, and certificates of\n         graduation from schools at the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eUniversity of Virginia\u003c/corpname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough little seems to be known or published about the\n         Latane family, valuable information may be found in \n         \u003cbibref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eParson Latane 1672-1732\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/bibref\u003eby Lucy Temple Latane (Mss CS71.L347 1936); \n         \u003cbibref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eEssex County, Virginia: Its Historic Homes,\n            Landmarks and Traditions\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/bibref\u003eedited by Essex County Woman's Club (F232.E7E7 1940);\n         and, \n         \u003cbibref type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003e\u003ctitle type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003eSettlers, Southerners, Americans: The History of\n            Essex County, Virginia 1608-1984\u003c/title\u003e\u003c/bibref\u003eby James B. 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In a letter of January 13, 1730, Henry is\n         \"impatient to know what the fate of Europe whether warr or\n         Peace everything seems to tend to a Crisis ...,\" possibly\n         referring to the trade conflict between England and Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter her husband's death in 1732, Mary (Deane) Latane\n         managed the property that came to her and her children, with\n         the help of her cousin, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Beverley\u003c/persname\u003e(1698-1756). There are\n         several letters, 1733-1750, from Beverley discussing the\n         settlement of her husband's estate and the sale of her\n         tobacco. 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Holladay\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBotetourt County, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, mentioning\n         news of family and friends, new dwellings built on Ionia, and\n         his being disqualified as a member of the legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters pertaining to black history include one of December\n         10, 1772, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Peachey, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eOccoquan Furnace\u003c/geogname\u003e, to William Latane,\n         Essex County, asking him to send a young black at Christmas\n         because the latter wants to learn the blacksmith trade; one of\n         November 10, 1788, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eBartlett Williams\u003c/persname\u003e, New Kent, to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Latane\u003c/persname\u003e, Essex County, complaining\n         about Latane's man Ephraim corrupting his blacks, and\n         requesting that he not be permitted to visit his plantation; a\n         circular, February 27, 1794, referring to the transportation\n         of slaves from Africa to the West-India islands; one of\n         February 28, 1809, from S. Chenault, Nelson County, Kentucky,\n         re the \"elopement\" of Franklin and his recovery by a Captain\n         Lafon who kept him in his possession for awhile;\n         correspondence between \n         \u003cpersname\u003eHenry Waring Latane\u003c/persname\u003e(1782-1860), Essex\n         County, and his brother-in-law, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Temple\u003c/persname\u003e( -1812), Parkersburg, re the\n         death of Temple's father and the division of his slaves at\n         \"Goldberry,\" December 10, 1811 and January 8, 1812; and, one\n         of June 13, 1885, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas S. Watson\u003c/persname\u003e, Bracketts, to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJulia A. 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The administrative and\n         estate papers concern the estates of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Peachey\u003c/persname\u003e( -1700), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eLewis Latane\u003c/persname\u003e(1672-1732), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eRobert Payne Waring\u003c/persname\u003e(-1799?), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Latane\u003c/persname\u003e(1750-1811), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Temple\u003c/persname\u003e( -1812), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eLewis Dix\u003c/persname\u003e( -1815?), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Allen\u003c/persname\u003e( -1820?), \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAnn Latane\u003c/persname\u003e( -1820?), and \n         \u003cpersname\u003eHenry Waring Latane\u003c/persname\u003e(1782-1860). 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Among the miscellaneous papers\n         is a small group of material concerning religious matters,\n         particularly having to do with \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eSouth Farnham Parish\u003c/corpname\u003ein Essex County.\n         Included are a letter, December 17, 1716, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAlexander Spotswood\u003c/persname\u003eto the vestry of the\n         parish re their decision to suspend \n         \u003cpersname\u003eLewis Latane\u003c/persname\u003efrom his ministerial office;\n         a hymn book belonging to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Latane\u003c/persname\u003e; and, two letters about the\n         weakening of the Church in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection of papers, 1650-1898, consists of ca. 710\n         items pertaining to the \n          Latane family of \n          Essex County, Virginia . Included are\n         correspondence, business and legal papers, papers re military\n         and religious matters, school notebooks, and certificates of\n         graduation from schools at the \n          University of Virginia .","Although little seems to be known or published about the\n         Latane family, valuable information may be found in \n          Parson Latane 1672-1732 by Lucy Temple Latane (Mss CS71.L347 1936); \n          Essex County, Virginia: Its Historic Homes,\n            Landmarks and Traditions edited by Essex County Woman's Club (F232.E7E7 1940);\n         and, \n          Settlers, Southerners, Americans: The History of\n            Essex County, Virginia 1608-1984 by James B. Slaughter (F232.E7S5 1985).","The early eighteenth century correspondence contains many\n         letters from \n          Henry Latane and his wife, \n          Anne Latane , London, England, to his\n         brother, \n          Lewis Latane (1672-1732) and his third\n         wife, \n          Mary (Deane) Latane (1685-1765), South\n         Farnham Parish, Essex County. Some of the letters are written\n         in French but the majority of them are in English. During the\n         1720s, Henry frequently advised Lewis to grow another crop\n         besides tobacco, saying that Europe could not consume all that\n         comes from America. In a letter of January 13, 1730, Henry is\n         \"impatient to know what the fate of Europe whether warr or\n         Peace everything seems to tend to a Crisis ...,\" possibly\n         referring to the trade conflict between England and Spain.","After her husband's death in 1732, Mary (Deane) Latane\n         managed the property that came to her and her children, with\n         the help of her cousin, \n          William Beverley (1698-1756). There are\n         several letters, 1733-1750, from Beverley discussing the\n         settlement of her husband's estate and the sale of her\n         tobacco. In addition, there are business correspondence, bills\n         of lading, invoices, and other papers concerning the sale of\n         tobacco.","Letters of interest include correspondence of \n          Spencer Roane (1762-1822), King and Queen\n         County, and \n          William Latane (1750-1811), Essex County,\n         July 1791-August 1792, concerning the deed and survey for the\n         \"Mount Clement Trail of Land,\" and another on July 25, 1804 re\n         the suit of Braxton vs Roane; letters on April 19, 1825, June\n         13, 1826, and November 18, 1826, from \n          James Montague , \n          Harden County, Kentucky , to friends in\n         Essex County, concerning various aspects of life in Kentucky\n         such as the conflict between anti-relief and relief parties,\n         tobacco sales, and prices of corn, flour, cotton, whiskey, et\n         al.; one on June 9, 1854, from Rev. \n          Henry W. L. Temple , Wayland, to \n          James Allen Latane , University of\n         Virginia, discussing Bishop \n          William Meade 's visit; and, several\n         letters, October 25, 1864, December 4, 1871, February 2 and\n         June 15, 1883, and June 13, 1885, from \n          Thomas S. Watson , Bracketts, chiefly to \n          Julia A. Holladay , \n          Botetourt County, Virginia , mentioning\n         news of family and friends, new dwellings built on Ionia, and\n         his being disqualified as a member of the legislature.","Letters pertaining to black history include one of December\n         10, 1772, from \n          Samuel Peachey, Jr. , \n          Occoquan Furnace , to William Latane,\n         Essex County, asking him to send a young black at Christmas\n         because the latter wants to learn the blacksmith trade; one of\n         November 10, 1788, from \n          Bartlett Williams , New Kent, to \n          William Latane , Essex County, complaining\n         about Latane's man Ephraim corrupting his blacks, and\n         requesting that he not be permitted to visit his plantation; a\n         circular, February 27, 1794, referring to the transportation\n         of slaves from Africa to the West-India islands; one of\n         February 28, 1809, from S. Chenault, Nelson County, Kentucky,\n         re the \"elopement\" of Franklin and his recovery by a Captain\n         Lafon who kept him in his possession for awhile;\n         correspondence between \n          Henry Waring Latane (1782-1860), Essex\n         County, and his brother-in-law, \n          John Temple ( -1812), Parkersburg, re the\n         death of Temple's father and the division of his slaves at\n         \"Goldberry,\" December 10, 1811 and January 8, 1812; and, one\n         of June 13, 1885, from \n          Thomas S. Watson , Bracketts, to \n          Julia A. Holladay , Botetourt County,\n         mentioning the poisoning of some children by a black\n         woman.","The business papers are comprised of accounts and\n         administrative and estate papers as well as general\n         correspondence and papers. The accounts are chiefly for\n         members of the Latane and Waring families, and, to a lesser\n         extent, for members of the \n          Allen family and \n          Temple family . The administrative and\n         estate papers concern the estates of \n          William Peachey ( -1700), \n          Lewis Latane (1672-1732), \n          Robert Payne Waring (-1799?), \n          William Latane (1750-1811), \n          John Temple ( -1812), \n          Lewis Dix ( -1815?), \n          James Allen ( -1820?), \n          Ann Latane ( -1820?), and \n          Henry Waring Latane (1782-1860). Also,\n         there are business papers pertaining to black history; and, a\n         separate itemized listing has been compiled.","The legal papers contain many indentures, land grants and\n         plats/surveys for lands in \n          Essex County , \n          King and Queen County , and \n          Rappahannock County . These papers are\n         helpful in determining ownership of lands held by the Latane\n         Family, \n          Roane Family , \n          Allen Family , and \n          Dix Family . In addition, there are copies\n         of wills for members of the Latane, Roane, Allen, and Dix\n         families. The wills also contain references to the division of\n         blacks among the families.","There are also genealogical, military, and religious\n         material. The military papers, 1814-1828, pertain chiefly to\n         James Allen's career as captain in the Virginia militia and\n         include abstracts of forage, regimental orders, receipt for\n         arms, detailed returns of arms accoutrements, and rosters of\n         officers and other personnel. Among the miscellaneous papers\n         is a small group of material concerning religious matters,\n         particularly having to do with \n          South Farnham Parish in Essex County.\n         Included are a letter, December 17, 1716, from \n          Alexander Spotswood to the vestry of the\n         parish re their decision to suspend \n          Lewis Latane from his ministerial office;\n         a hymn book belonging to \n          John Latane ; and, two letters about the\n         weakening of the Church in Virginia."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee the \n            \u003cextref type=\"simple\" href=\"https://www.library.virginia.edu/policies/use-of-materials\"\u003e\n            University of Virginia Library’s use policy.\u003c/extref\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["See the \n             \n            University of Virginia Library’s use policy."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc/\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":[""],"names_ssim":["University of Virginia. 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Large portions of the\n         correspondence belong to \n          William Watts and \n          Fleming Saunders . Included with the\n         correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n          Frank Prufer . The business papers include\n         accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n         chiefly pertaining to \n          William Watts and \n          Fleming Saunders , but also various\n         members of these families. The legal papers include court\n         dockets and memoranda of \n          William Watts , documents, and wills.\n         There are various legal papers of \n          William Watts pertaining to \n          Virginia counties including \n          Amelia County , \n          Amherst County , \n          Buckingham County , \n          Campbell County , \n          Cumberland County , \n          Prince Edward County . The miscellaneous\n         material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n         photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n         bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n         journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n         arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n         inside arranged chronologically.","Correspondence","From the correspondence of the \n          Davis Family , \n          Saunders Family , and related families,\n         1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n         30, 1800, from \n          Louisa County , which advises the\n         recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n         the \n          Kingdom of God . A letter dated April 2,\n         1812 from \n          James Rayland to his sister mentions that\n         his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n         help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n          Mount Pleasant , indicates that \"Mary\n         thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n         requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n         Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n          Pleasant Milkhill needs brandy, and asks\n         that it be sent with \n          David (probably a slave) for there is none\n         at \n          Bethel . A letter dating November 6, 1856\n         at \n          Bleak Hills makes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n         [Roanoke County, or \n          John Randolph 's estate \"Roanoke\"?].","From their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n         letter to \n          Sam Tyree , Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n         student: \n          [Sam L. Preston?] complaining that he can\n         not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n         a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n          Trinity and Ivy Chapel in \n          Boonsboro, Bedford County to a Mr.\n         Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n         There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n         size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n         to see.\"","Among the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n         dated November 17 to \n          \"Carter\" [Saunders?] , by a female who\n         mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n         letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n         Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n         a \n          Sam K. Jenny , probably a doctor of\n         medicine, which mentions that \n          William Green attended a man named\n         Barnhart to \n          Bedford so Jenny could prescribe to his\n         case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"","From the correspondence of \n          Eva (Smith) Saunders , dated 1868-1894,\n         there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n          The Grove which mentions that while Eva\n         passed her exams--her brother \n          Fleming Saunders III did not. A letter,\n         August 2, 1892, to \n          Eva Saunders from \n          M. Natalie Manson , at \n          Wintore , speaks of school and Latin.\n         There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n          Florence, Italy to Eva, mentioning that\n         there is no silver in \n          Italy for the English and French are\n         buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n         carry,\" seeing the works of \n          Donato and \n          Brunelleschi and the \n          Medici Chapel , and the \n          \"Brothers of Pity\" who wear black robes\n         and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n         letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n         book to \n          May Begg , \"a literary courtship under the\n         auspices of \n          Pike's Peak . \" \n          Fleming Saunders III at \n          Randolph-Macon Academy in \n          Bedford writes to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n         saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n         congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n         doing better.","Among the \n          Eva Saunders undated correspondence, there\n         is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n         little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n         dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n         and concerns her ordered blouses.","From the correspondence of \n          Fleming Saunders and \n          Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders , 1858-1879, a\n         letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n          Peter Saunders, Jr. , \n          Bleak Hill , says that his tobacco crop\n         has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n          Jeanie Edmond , \n          Hudson Lodge , makes a reference to the \n          Jubilee Singers traveling to raise money\n         for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n         acquaintances visiting \n          England , mentioning a \"public worship\n         bill\" in \n          Parliament , and one acquaintance having\n         an appointment with the Bishop of \n          Melbourne ; and to visiting \n          Australia . In a postcard dated August 21,\n         1879, \n          W. A. Alrich asks \n          Fleming Saunders ' opinion as to the next\n         \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n         alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n         that Mrs. \n          C[harles] Dabney has a fine little\n         daughter.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n         there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n         Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n         give the same salary as before. \n          Peter Saunders writes from \n          Bleak Hill on January 19, 1881 saying that\n         he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n          Virgina Midland [Rail] Road , and does not\n         think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n         director on the \n          Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n         Company , and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n          W. A. Alrich writes from \n          Emanuel Rectory , \n          Chatham, Virginia , on February 16, 1882,\n         saying he is glad that the \n          Saunders ' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n         Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n          Ellen Boulder , a school teacher, writes\n         to \n          Mary Saunders from \n          Drake's Branch on March 18, 1889,\n         mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n         June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n          [Peter Saunders] , \n          Bleak Hill , writes \n          Fleming Saunders , on October 26, 1891\n         mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n         alliance such as the \n          Grange ?].","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n          Fleming Saunders III writes to his parents\n         from \n          Randolph-Macon Academy in \n          Bedford on March 14, 1893, saying that he\n         is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n         the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n         girls than studying. \n          James F. Plummer writes to Captain\n         Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n         saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n         of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n         tested. \n          Peter Saunders writes to Fleming from \n          Bleak Hill , on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n         the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n         in the \n          Democratic Party , and discussing briefly\n         possible effects on the present financial situation.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n         there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n          Edward Watts Saunders , while serving in\n         the \n          Virginia House of Delegates . \n          William W. Old writes to Fleming on\n         February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n         the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n         method of finalizing the transaction. \n          E. W. Saunders writes to Fleming on\n         January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n         \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n          Alice [Saunders] at \n          Hollins, Virginia , to her aunt Saunders\n         refers to the Roman poet \n          Virgil . She writes to her mother on March\n         12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n          Caesar and that he had been in the second\n         book of \n          Virgil .","In the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n          D. Saunders writes to his mother from \n          Randolph-Macon Academy on February 10,\n         saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n         spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n         previously boxing.","In the correspondence of \n          William Watts , 1754-1784, there is a\n         letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n          General Assembly in \n          Williamsburg . \n          Samuel Dilworth writes on June 2, 1783\n         from \n          Blanford mentioning the problem of\n         collecting debts owed to the British. \n          Thomas Baldwin, Jr. writes on December 22,\n         1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n         $18.","In the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n         16, 1785, from \n          William Roach informs Watts that while \n          Peter Kern is employing Watts in a matter\n         between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n         matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n          Arthur Campbell , a candidate for the\n         senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n         asking for Watts' support. \n          Edward Graham of \n          Bedford , writes on December 20, 1792,\n         mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n          Horace and sending the boy a copy of \n          Cicero which would supply \"the means of\n         raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n         and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n         soon be studying science.","In the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n          Duncan Rose writes from \n          Petersburg , on July 8, 1794, stating that\n          Buchanan's Hartie and Company has been\n         doing business in \n          Great Britain and is waiting for a\n         successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n         be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n          France and \n          Britain at this time: \n          George Hancock writes to Watts in 1794\n         mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n         ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n         by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n         U.S., and referring to Mr. \n          [James] Madison 's arguments whereas he\n         conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n          Creed Taylor writes on May 11, 1795,\n         concerning some bonds. \n          William Vannerson writes, on October 30,\n         1795, from \n          Petersburg mentioning a British war sloop\n         in \n          Norfolk, Virginia and the order for\n         carrying American bottoms bound for \n          France into British ports with invoice\n         being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n         has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n         $27 per barrel.","In Watts' correspondence with \n          Edward Randolph , 1796-1797, Randolph\n         writes from \n          Richmond on February 21 and March 13, 1796\n         on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n         with \n          Thomas F. Scott , 1792-1798, Scott writes\n         on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n         British debts. In the correspondence of \n          William Watts with \n          John Watts , 1784-1800, John writes to\n         William in April 1784 from \n          Lincoln County, Virginia (now \n          Kentucky ), concerning apprehension about\n         a possible Indian war in the \n          Northwest Territories . John says that\n         while the lands in \n          Kentucky are good, the inconveniences are\n         many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n         surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.","Business Papers","There are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n         beginning November 16, 1762, with \n          George Kippen \u0026 Co. at their store in \n          Goochland, Virginia , lists \n          John Gilliam as having ordered a dozen\n         flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n         list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n          A. Watts , on which is listed a\n         £0.2.0 debt to \n          Mary Petillo , the only woman on the list,\n         and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n          William Skipwith . The account of \n          Thomas East with \n          Archelaus Austin from November 15, 1771,\n         consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n         entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n         of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n         Vaughn with \n          Edward Watts lists various quantities of\n         rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n         1779-1794, of the estate of \n          Nathaniel Davis , including an entry for\n         1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n         1784 for half of hire of \n          Jacob . There is a section, \"Accts\n         Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n         and half share for \n          Jacob , and another for dinner at the\n         courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n          James Davis with \n          Daniel Warwick , dating 1799-1803, with\n         references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n         materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n          Elizabeth Davis ' account beginning May\n         31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n         material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n          James Davis with \n          Rowland P. Banks lists \"163 days tuition\n         at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n         1826, of Capt. \n          James Davis with \n          Thomas Pleasants , has lists orders for\n         cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n         Judge Saunders, of \n          Lynchburg, Virginia , orders castor oil,\n         ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n         but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n          James Davis which contains an entry for\n         imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n         from Mrs. Eubank.","The accounts of \n          Williams Watts span 1752-1797. There is\n         also a hotel account with \n          Charles Williamson with entries dating\n         1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n         clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n          Betty Tucker and \n          Betty Kirkland , both beginning September\n         10, 1767, and Capt. \n          Joseph Tucker , 1767-1769. Watts has\n         accounts, 1768, with \n          John Brittan for a waistcoat, shoes,\n         stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n         building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n         20, 1771, with \n          Miller Woodson with an entry of May 16,\n         1772 listing a \n          Patrick Henry . There is a document which\n         contains information on the estate of \n          William Randolph . There is another\n         lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n         Watts with \n          Charles Williams . There is an account\n         beginning March 9, 1778, with \n          William Kirkland which includes listings\n         for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n         with \n          Frederick Nance mentions a violin and a\n         set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n         1787, with \n          Robert Wilson ordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n         and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n          Edward McDonald with \n          William Watts , there is the note of the\n         hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n          Charles Smith , there is a note for the\n         finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n         There are two medical bills, one with \n          George Martin , beginning January 14,\n         1794, and one with Doctor \n          Graham , beginning November 3, 1795. In\n         October 1797, Watts had an account with \n          George Quille for the hire of a Negro.\n         There is an undated account of \n          W. Walter Spence with Watts for the hire\n         of a Negro for eight months.","Promissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n         There are several items concerned with the estate of \n          John Fleming and include an entry for\n         February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n          George Martin and Watts there is an\n         agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n         wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n          James Davis has a note dated 1803 with the\n         Sheriff of \n          Amherst County for tax on four Negroes,\n         four horses, and five tithes. \n          Elizabeth Davis has a note dated 1816 for\n         tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n         December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n         Negro man by \n          James Davis from \n          J. Wright for \n          Lavinia Wright . There is a 1840 note from\n          Charles Davis to the Sheriff of \n          Amherst for tax on six Negroes and six\n         horses.","Legal Papers","There are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n         kept by \n          William Watts in his capacity as a lawyer.\n         In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n          Buckingham County court, there is an entry\n         for detinue for Negro woman named \n          Agge . From the memo for the April 1772\n         court at \n          Lunenburg County , \n          Thomas Taylor and his wife have a suit\n         against a Hurt for a Negro in \n          Amelia . There is also a list of debts\n         owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n         there are court dockets from \n          Amelia County and \n          Lunenburg County from 1771-1782. A number\n         of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n         book with the signatures of William and \n          Edward Watts , which includes a record of \n          William Watts ' court expenses. There are\n         also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n          Buckingham County , \n          Amelia , \n          Cumberland County , and \n          Prince Edward County as well as for \n          Williamsburg, Virginia . There is another\n         1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n          Amelia County , \n          Cumberland County , and \n          Buckingham County .","The indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n         there is an agreement between \n          Benjamin Tambro and \n          Ayres Hodnett of \n          Buckingham in regard to the former's son, \n          John Tambro , to be apprentice to the\n         latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n         indenture between Watts and \n          William Ford . From September 17, 1768,\n         there is an agreement between \n          Abraham West and \n          John Blankenship of \n          Prince Edward . On November 17, 1772,\n         there is an agreement between \n          John Lewallen of \n          Amelia County and \n          James and Robert Donalds and Company ,\n         Merchants of \n          Glasgow . On September 15, 1778, there is\n         an agreement between \n          David Wright of \n          Botetourt and \n          Alexander Paine of the same concerning a\n         land dispute in the area where the \n          Roanoke River and \n          Tinker Creek .","The will, December 25, 1745, of \n          Thomas Patterson of \n          Albemarle County , names his slaves and\n         divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n         his land in \n          Goochland County be known as \n          \"Locust Thicket.\" Margery Hinshaw contested the will of \n          Samuel Hinshaw dated March 1758 with \n          [Cedw] Gibson on July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n         had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n         daughter \n          Elizabeth Hinshaw , and the latter's\n         children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n         will of \n          Thomas Bottom of \n          Amelia dated May 10, 1760 divides his\n         slaves which are named between his three daughters.","A folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n         inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n          John Eubank mentions prices for his\n         Negroes: £300 for a man named \n          Jacob , £200 for a man named \n          Joe , £10 for a woman named \n          Hannah , £20 for a girl named \n          Lolly , and £0 for a girl named\n          Caroline . There is also a list of tickets\n         of ommission paid by \n          William Watts , attorney. Among the legal\n         papers of \n          Amelia County , 1768 through 1789\n         including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n         states that \n          Sarah Tinker on December 6, 1781 gave her\n         son-in-law \n          John Tucker an ailing Negro named \n          Ned until the latter gets well whereas he\n         will be returned to \n          Sarah Tucker . In an undated document, \n          George Vaughn yields up title/right of two\n         Negroes--named \n          Frank and \n          Phoebe --to son-in-law \n          John Norris --formerly given to grandson \n          John Norris by a deed dated October 2,\n         1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n         son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n         annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n          Campbell County papers, Justice \n          Adam Clement says that \n          Charles Gilbert of \n          Campbell on April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n         Negro slave \n          Jack --property of Watts of \n          Prince Edward County --ran away and was\n         found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n          Prince Edward , \n          Edward Watts sold to \n          William Watts eight Negro slaves: \n          True , \n          James , \n          Winnie , \n          Peter , \n          Sarah , \n          Betty , \n          Rachel , and \n          Doc on January 14, 1787. There is also a\n         account of Dr. \n          M. John King with the sheriff of \n          Lunenburg which has an entry dating 1769:\n         the former is in account with \n          [John] Epps for four lbs. of tobacco at\n         £0.5.1.","Miscellaneous","Among the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n         September 20, 1871 from the \n          Omaha, Nebraska Lottery for the building\n         of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n          Cox and Sons Church Furniture shows a\n         garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n          James Garfield . There is an undated\n         letter to Mrs. \n          Fleming Saunders asking for a subscription\n         to the \n          Graphic, a ladies society\n         magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n          George Munro, Publishers . There is also a\n         broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n         English poetry pertaining to \n          Christ 's birth dating from the medieval\n         period.","The church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n         from \n          Virginia Polytechnic Institute to the \n          Saunders asking for aid for the building of\n         an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n         enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n         from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n         of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n         There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n         listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n         service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n         faith.","Civil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n         there are a number of furloughs issued to \n          Confederate enlisted men in \n          Virginia , each with a physical\n         description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n         concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n         a company of the \n          13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers .\n         There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n         ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n          Fleming Saunders , assistant\n         quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.","The educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n         a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n         from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n          \"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\" ,\n         September 6, 1877, by \n          John Randolph Tucker of \n          Virginia . There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n         for the \n          Edgeworth School , a church-related\n         boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n         1895 grade report from \n          Virginia Polytechnic Institute (formerly \n          Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n         College ) for \n          Fleming Saunders, III . There is a fall\n         term 1902 grade report from \n          Hollins College for \n          Elsie Saunders . There is another VPI\n         grade report, from February 1903, for \n          Carter Temple Saunders . There is a report\n         from \n          St. Timothy's School of \n          Catonsville, Maryland . Another undated\n         piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n         There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n         algebra.","There are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n         and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n         1794 from \n          Edward Watts ; another lecture on motive\n         dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n         1843.","Miscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n         marriage of Capt. \n          Fleming Saunders to \n          Mary Gwathmey on July 30.","The obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n          Fleming Saunders, Sr , a reprint of the\n         1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n          Alice Fleming --and the 1904 obituary of \n          Peter Saunders . The obituaries of\n         Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n         transcribed by \n          John Blair Dabney .","The photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n         young member of the \n          Saunders family and undated photo cards of\n         liturgical furniture.","Bound Volumes","The Day Books include a day book from \n          Maple Creek Mills dating from 1842. There\n         is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n         agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n         in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n          Richmond , July 29, 1863. Dating January\n         18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n          Lee Monumental Association . Also present\n         is a $1 donation from \n          Alex Berkeley of \n          Yellow Branch, Virginia . There are also\n         farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.","A card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n         which is based on the kings of \n          England who reigned down to its date, is\n         also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n         cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n         nature.","The Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n          Fleming Saunders , includes employees,\n         supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n         The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n         data.","The \n          Otter River Township Record Book dates\n         from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n         entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n         road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n         expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n         materials bought. One entry notes that \n          B. H. Anthony , overseer of the poor,\n         sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n         the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n         and 1875 meetings, \n          Fleming Saunders is mentioned as road\n         overseer in certain districts.","See the \n             \n            University of Virginia Library’s use policy.","University of Virginia. Library. Special\n            Collections Dept.","Kingdom of God","Pleasant Milkhill","Bethel","Bleak Hills","Trinity and Ivy Chapel","The Grove","Wintore","Medici Chapel","\"Brothers of Pity\"","Randolph-Macon Academy","Bleak Hill","Hudson Lodge","Jubilee Singers","Parliament","Virgina Midland [Rail] Road","Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n         Company","Emanuel Rectory","Grange","Democratic Party","Virginia House of Delegates","General Assembly","Blanford","Buchanan's Hartie and Company","Norfolk, Virginia","Northwest Territories","George Kippen \u0026 Co.","James and Robert Donalds and Company","\"Locust Thicket.\"","Omaha, Nebraska Lottery","Cox and Sons Church Furniture","George Munro, Publishers","Virginia Polytechnic Institute","Confederate","13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers","Edgeworth School","Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n         College","Hollins College","St. Timothy's School","Maple Creek Mills","Lee Monumental Association","Otter River Township","Internal Revenue\n                  Service","New York Public\n                  Library","University of Virginia\n                  Volunteers","Davis Family","Saunders Family","Watts Family","Saunders","Saunders family","William H. 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Wright","Lavinia Wright","Charles Davis","Agge","Thomas Taylor","Benjamin Tambro","Ayres Hodnett","John Tambro","William Ford","Abraham West","John Blankenship","John Lewallen","David Wright","Alexander Paine","Thomas Patterson","Margery Hinshaw","Samuel Hinshaw","[Cedw] Gibson","Elizabeth Hinshaw","Thomas Bottom","John Eubank","Joe","Hannah","Lolly","Caroline","Sarah Tinker","John Tucker","Ned","Sarah Tucker","George Vaughn","Frank","Phoebe","John Norris","Adam Clement","Charles Gilbert","Jack","True","James","Winnie","Peter","Sarah","Betty","Rachel","Doc","M. John King","[John] Epps","James Garfield","Christ","John Randolph Tucker","Fleming Saunders, III","Elsie Saunders","Carter Temple Saunders","Mary Gwathmey","Fleming Saunders, Sr","Alice Fleming","John Blair Dabney","Alex Berkeley","B. H. Anthony","Cary H. Gwathmey","Eva (Smith)\n                  Saunders.","Mary (Gwathmey)\n                  Saunders.","John Tabb","Fleming Saunders, Sr.","Alice W. 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Large portions of the\n         correspondence belong to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. Included with the\n         correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFrank Prufer\u003c/persname\u003e. The business papers include\n         accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n         chiefly pertaining to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, but also various\n         members of these families. The legal papers include court\n         dockets and memoranda of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, documents, and wills.\n         There are various legal papers of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003epertaining to \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003ecounties including \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003e. The miscellaneous\n         material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n         photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n         bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n         journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n         arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n         inside arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of the \n         \u003cfamname\u003eDavis Family\u003c/famname\u003e, \n         \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders Family\u003c/famname\u003e, and related families,\n         1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n         30, 1800, from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eLouisa County\u003c/geogname\u003e, which advises the\n         recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n         the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eKingdom of God\u003c/corpname\u003e. A letter dated April 2,\n         1812 from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Rayland\u003c/persname\u003eto his sister mentions that\n         his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n         help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eMount Pleasant\u003c/geogname\u003e, indicates that \"Mary\n         thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n         requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n         Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n         \u003ccorpname\u003ePleasant Milkhill\u003c/corpname\u003eneeds brandy, and asks\n         that it be sent with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eDavid\u003c/persname\u003e(probably a slave) for there is none\n         at \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBethel\u003c/corpname\u003e. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n         at \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hills\u003c/corpname\u003emakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n         [Roanoke County, or \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e's estate \"Roanoke\"?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n         letter to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSam Tyree\u003c/persname\u003e, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n         student: \n         \u003cpersname\u003e[Sam L. Preston?]\u003c/persname\u003ecomplaining that he can\n         not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n         a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eTrinity and Ivy Chapel\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBoonsboro, Bedford County\u003c/geogname\u003eto a Mr.\n         Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n         There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n         size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n         to see.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmong the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n         dated November 17 to \n         \u003cpersname\u003e\"Carter\" [Saunders?]\u003c/persname\u003e, by a female who\n         mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n         letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n         Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n         a \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSam K. Jenny\u003c/persname\u003e, probably a doctor of\n         medicine, which mentions that \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Green\u003c/persname\u003eattended a man named\n         Barnhart to \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003eso Jenny could prescribe to his\n         case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEva (Smith) Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, dated 1868-1894,\n         there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eThe Grove\u003c/corpname\u003ewhich mentions that while Eva\n         passed her exams--her brother \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003edid not. A letter,\n         August 2, 1892, to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEva Saunders\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n         \u003cpersname\u003eM. Natalie Manson\u003c/persname\u003e, at \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eWintore\u003c/corpname\u003e, speaks of school and Latin.\n         There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eFlorence, Italy\u003c/geogname\u003eto Eva, mentioning that\n         there is no silver in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eItaly\u003c/geogname\u003efor the English and French are\n         buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n         carry,\" seeing the works of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eDonato\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eBrunelleschi\u003c/persname\u003eand the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eMedici Chapel\u003c/corpname\u003e, and the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003e\"Brothers of Pity\"\u003c/corpname\u003ewho wear black robes\n         and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n         letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n         book to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eMay Begg\u003c/persname\u003e, \"a literary courtship under the\n         auspices of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePike's Peak\u003c/geogname\u003e. \" \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003eat \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003ewrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n         saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n         congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n         doing better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmong the \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEva Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eundated correspondence, there\n         is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n         little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n         dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n         and concerns her ordered blouses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eMary (Gwathmey) Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, 1858-1879, a\n         letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, says that his tobacco crop\n         has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJeanie Edmond\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eHudson Lodge\u003c/corpname\u003e, makes a reference to the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eJubilee Singers\u003c/corpname\u003etraveling to raise money\n         for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n         acquaintances visiting \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eEngland\u003c/geogname\u003e, mentioning a \"public worship\n         bill\" in \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eParliament\u003c/corpname\u003e, and one acquaintance having\n         an appointment with the Bishop of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eMelbourne\u003c/geogname\u003e; and to visiting \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAustralia\u003c/geogname\u003e. In a postcard dated August 21,\n         1879, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eW. A. Alrich\u003c/persname\u003easks \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e' opinion as to the next\n         \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n         alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n         that Mrs. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eC[harles] Dabney\u003c/persname\u003ehas a fine little\n         daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n         there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n         Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n         give the same salary as before. \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003eon January 19, 1881 saying that\n         he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eVirgina Midland [Rail] Road\u003c/corpname\u003e, and does not\n         think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n         director on the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eFranklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n         Company\u003c/corpname\u003e, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n         \u003cpersname\u003eW. A. Alrich\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eEmanuel Rectory\u003c/corpname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eChatham, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, on February 16, 1882,\n         saying he is glad that the \n         \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders\u003c/famname\u003e' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n         Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEllen Boulder\u003c/persname\u003e, a school teacher, writes\n         to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eMary Saunders\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eDrake's Branch\u003c/geogname\u003eon March 18, 1889,\n         mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n         June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n         \u003cpersname\u003e[Peter Saunders]\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, writes \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, on October 26, 1891\n         mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n         alliance such as the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eGrange\u003c/corpname\u003e?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to his parents\n         from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003eon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n         is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n         the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n         girls than studying. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames F. Plummer\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Captain\n         Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n         saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n         of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n         tested. \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n         the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n         in the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eDemocratic Party\u003c/corpname\u003e, and discussing briefly\n         possible effects on the present financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n         there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, while serving in\n         the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia House of Delegates\u003c/corpname\u003e. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam W. Old\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming on\n         February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n         the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n         method of finalizing the transaction. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eE. W. Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming on\n         January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n         \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAlice [Saunders]\u003c/persname\u003eat \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eHollins, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, to her aunt Saunders\n         refers to the Roman poet \n         \u003cpersname\u003eVirgil\u003c/persname\u003e. She writes to her mother on March\n         12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCaesar\u003c/persname\u003eand that he had been in the second\n         book of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eVirgil\u003c/persname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eD. Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to his mother from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003eon February 10,\n         saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n         spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n         previously boxing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the correspondence of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, 1754-1784, there is a\n         letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eGeneral Assembly\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eWilliamsburg\u003c/geogname\u003e. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Dilworth\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on June 2, 1783\n         from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBlanford\u003c/corpname\u003ementioning the problem of\n         collecting debts owed to the British. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Baldwin, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on December 22,\n         1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n         $18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n         16, 1785, from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Roach\u003c/persname\u003einforms Watts that while \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Kern\u003c/persname\u003eis employing Watts in a matter\n         between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n         matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eArthur Campbell\u003c/persname\u003e, a candidate for the\n         senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n         asking for Watts' support. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Graham\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003e, writes on December 20, 1792,\n         mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n         \u003cpersname\u003eHorace\u003c/persname\u003eand sending the boy a copy of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCicero\u003c/persname\u003ewhich would supply \"the means of\n         raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n         and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n         soon be studying science.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eDuncan Rose\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePetersburg\u003c/geogname\u003e, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n         \u003ccorpname\u003eBuchanan's Hartie and Company\u003c/corpname\u003ehas been\n         doing business in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eGreat Britain\u003c/geogname\u003eand is waiting for a\n         successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n         be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n         \u003cgeogname\u003eFrance\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBritain\u003c/geogname\u003eat this time: \n         \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Hancock\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Watts in 1794\n         mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n         ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n         by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n         U.S., and referring to Mr. \n         \u003cpersname\u003e[James] Madison\u003c/persname\u003e's arguments whereas he\n         conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCreed Taylor\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on May 11, 1795,\n         concerning some bonds. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Vannerson\u003c/persname\u003ewrites, on October 30,\n         1795, from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePetersburg\u003c/geogname\u003ementioning a British war sloop\n         in \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eNorfolk, Virginia\u003c/corpname\u003eand the order for\n         carrying American bottoms bound for \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eFrance\u003c/geogname\u003einto British ports with invoice\n         being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n         has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n         $27 per barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Watts' correspondence with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e, 1796-1797, Randolph\n         writes from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eRichmond\u003c/geogname\u003eon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n         on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n         with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas F. Scott\u003c/persname\u003e, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n         on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n         British debts. In the correspondence of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, 1784-1800, John writes to\n         William in April 1784 from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eLincoln County, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e(now \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eKentucky\u003c/geogname\u003e), concerning apprehension about\n         a possible Indian war in the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eNorthwest Territories\u003c/corpname\u003e. John says that\n         while the lands in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eKentucky\u003c/geogname\u003eare good, the inconveniences are\n         many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n         surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness Papers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n         beginning November 16, 1762, with \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eGeorge Kippen \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/corpname\u003eat their store in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eGoochland, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, lists \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Gilliam\u003c/persname\u003eas having ordered a dozen\n         flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n         list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eA. Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, on which is listed a\n         £0.2.0 debt to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eMary Petillo\u003c/persname\u003e, the only woman on the list,\n         and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Skipwith\u003c/persname\u003e. The account of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas East\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n         \u003cpersname\u003eArchelaus Austin\u003c/persname\u003efrom November 15, 1771,\n         consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n         entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n         of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n         Vaughn with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003elists various quantities of\n         rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n         1779-1794, of the estate of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eNathaniel Davis\u003c/persname\u003e, including an entry for\n         1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n         1784 for half of hire of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a section, \"Accts\n         Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n         and half share for \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e, and another for dinner at the\n         courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n         \u003cpersname\u003eDaniel Warwick\u003c/persname\u003e, dating 1799-1803, with\n         references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n         materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Davis\u003c/persname\u003e' account beginning May\n         31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n         material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n         \u003cpersname\u003eRowland P. Banks\u003c/persname\u003elists \"163 days tuition\n         at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n         1826, of Capt. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Pleasants\u003c/persname\u003e, has lists orders for\n         cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n         Judge Saunders, of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eLynchburg, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, orders castor oil,\n         ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n         but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewhich contains an entry for\n         imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n         from Mrs. Eubank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe accounts of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliams Watts\u003c/persname\u003espan 1752-1797. There is\n         also a hotel account with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Williamson\u003c/persname\u003ewith entries dating\n         1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n         clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eBetty Tucker\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eBetty Kirkland\u003c/persname\u003e, both beginning September\n         10, 1767, and Capt. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJoseph Tucker\u003c/persname\u003e, 1767-1769. Watts has\n         accounts, 1768, with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Brittan\u003c/persname\u003efor a waistcoat, shoes,\n         stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n         building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n         20, 1771, with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eMiller Woodson\u003c/persname\u003ewith an entry of May 16,\n         1772 listing a \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePatrick Henry\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a document which\n         contains information on the estate of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e. There is another\n         lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n         Watts with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Williams\u003c/persname\u003e. There is an account\n         beginning March 9, 1778, with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Kirkland\u003c/persname\u003ewhich includes listings\n         for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n         with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFrederick Nance\u003c/persname\u003ementions a violin and a\n         set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n         1787, with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eRobert Wilson\u003c/persname\u003eordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n         and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward McDonald\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, there is the note of the\n         hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Smith\u003c/persname\u003e, there is a note for the\n         finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n         There are two medical bills, one with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Martin\u003c/persname\u003e, beginning January 14,\n         1794, and one with Doctor \n         \u003cpersname\u003eGraham\u003c/persname\u003e, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n         October 1797, Watts had an account with \n         \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Quille\u003c/persname\u003efor the hire of a Negro.\n         There is an undated account of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eW. Walter Spence\u003c/persname\u003ewith Watts for the hire\n         of a Negro for eight months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n         There are several items concerned with the estate of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Fleming\u003c/persname\u003eand include an entry for\n         February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n         \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Martin\u003c/persname\u003eand Watts there is an\n         agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n         wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ehas a note dated 1803 with the\n         Sheriff of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst County\u003c/geogname\u003efor tax on four Negroes,\n         four horses, and five tithes. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Davis\u003c/persname\u003ehas a note dated 1816 for\n         tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n         December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n         Negro man by \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJ. Wright\u003c/persname\u003efor \n         \u003cpersname\u003eLavinia Wright\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a 1840 note from\n         \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Davis\u003c/persname\u003eto the Sheriff of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst\u003c/geogname\u003efor tax on six Negroes and six\n         horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal Papers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n         kept by \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003ein his capacity as a lawyer.\n         In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003ecourt, there is an entry\n         for detinue for Negro woman named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAgge\u003c/persname\u003e. From the memo for the April 1772\n         court at \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Taylor\u003c/persname\u003eand his wife have a suit\n         against a Hurt for a Negro in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is also a list of debts\n         owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n         there are court dockets from \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg County\u003c/geogname\u003efrom 1771-1782. A number\n         of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n         book with the signatures of William and \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, which includes a record of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e' court expenses. There are\n         also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, and \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003eas well as for \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eWilliamsburg, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is another\n         1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, and \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n         there is an agreement between \n         \u003cpersname\u003eBenjamin Tambro\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAyres Hodnett\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham\u003c/geogname\u003ein regard to the former's son, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Tambro\u003c/persname\u003e, to be apprentice to the\n         latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n         indenture between Watts and \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Ford\u003c/persname\u003e. From September 17, 1768,\n         there is an agreement between \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAbraham West\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Blankenship\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward\u003c/geogname\u003e. On November 17, 1772,\n         there is an agreement between \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Lewallen\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eJames and Robert Donalds and Company\u003c/corpname\u003e,\n         Merchants of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eGlasgow\u003c/geogname\u003e. On September 15, 1778, there is\n         an agreement between \n         \u003cpersname\u003eDavid Wright\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eBotetourt\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAlexander Paine\u003c/persname\u003eof the same concerning a\n         land dispute in the area where the \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eRoanoke River\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eTinker Creek\u003c/geogname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe will, December 25, 1745, of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Patterson\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAlbemarle County\u003c/geogname\u003e, names his slaves and\n         divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n         his land in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eGoochland County\u003c/geogname\u003ebe known as \n         \u003ccorpname\u003e\"Locust Thicket.\"\u003c/corpname\u003e\u003cpersname\u003eMargery Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003econtested the will of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003edated March 1758 with \n         \u003cpersname\u003e[Cedw] Gibson\u003c/persname\u003eon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n         had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n         daughter \n         \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003e, and the latter's\n         children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n         will of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Bottom\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003edated May 10, 1760 divides his\n         slaves which are named between his three daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n         inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Eubank\u003c/persname\u003ementions prices for his\n         Negroes: £300 for a man named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e, £200 for a man named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJoe\u003c/persname\u003e, £10 for a woman named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eHannah\u003c/persname\u003e, £20 for a girl named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eLolly\u003c/persname\u003e, and £0 for a girl named\n         \u003cpersname\u003eCaroline\u003c/persname\u003e. There is also a list of tickets\n         of ommission paid by \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, attorney. Among the legal\n         papers of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, 1768 through 1789\n         including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n         states that \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSarah Tinker\u003c/persname\u003eon December 6, 1781 gave her\n         son-in-law \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Tucker\u003c/persname\u003ean ailing Negro named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eNed\u003c/persname\u003euntil the latter gets well whereas he\n         will be returned to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSarah Tucker\u003c/persname\u003e. In an undated document, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Vaughn\u003c/persname\u003eyields up title/right of two\n         Negroes--named \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFrank\u003c/persname\u003eand \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePhoebe\u003c/persname\u003e--to son-in-law \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Norris\u003c/persname\u003e--formerly given to grandson \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Norris\u003c/persname\u003eby a deed dated October 2,\n         1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n         son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n         annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell County\u003c/geogname\u003epapers, Justice \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAdam Clement\u003c/persname\u003esays that \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Gilbert\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell\u003c/geogname\u003eon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n         Negro slave \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJack\u003c/persname\u003e--property of Watts of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003e--ran away and was\n         found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003esold to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eeight Negro slaves: \n         \u003cpersname\u003eTrue\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eWinnie\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePeter\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eSarah\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eBetty\u003c/persname\u003e, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eRachel\u003c/persname\u003e, and \n         \u003cpersname\u003eDoc\u003c/persname\u003eon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n         account of Dr. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eM. John King\u003c/persname\u003ewith the sheriff of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg\u003c/geogname\u003ewhich has an entry dating 1769:\n         the former is in account with \n         \u003cpersname\u003e[John] Epps\u003c/persname\u003efor four lbs. of tobacco at\n         £0.5.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmong the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n         September 20, 1871 from the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eOmaha, Nebraska Lottery\u003c/corpname\u003efor the building\n         of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eCox and Sons Church Furniture\u003c/corpname\u003eshows a\n         garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJames Garfield\u003c/persname\u003e. There is an undated\n         letter to Mrs. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003easking for a subscription\n         to the \n         \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGraphic,\u003c/title\u003ea ladies society\n         magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eGeorge Munro, Publishers\u003c/corpname\u003e. There is also a\n         broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n         English poetry pertaining to \n         \u003cpersname\u003eChrist\u003c/persname\u003e's birth dating from the medieval\n         period.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n         from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute\u003c/corpname\u003eto the \n         \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders\u003c/famname\u003easking for aid for the building of\n         an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n         enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n         from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n         of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n         There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n         listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n         service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n         faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCivil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n         there are a number of furloughs issued to \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eConfederate\u003c/corpname\u003eenlisted men in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, each with a physical\n         description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n         concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n         a company of the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003e13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers\u003c/corpname\u003e.\n         There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n         ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, assistant\n         quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n         a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n         from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n         \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003e\"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\"\u003c/title\u003e,\n         September 6, 1877, by \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Randolph Tucker\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n         for the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eEdgeworth School\u003c/corpname\u003e, a church-related\n         boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n         1895 grade report from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute\u003c/corpname\u003e(formerly \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n         College\u003c/corpname\u003e) for \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders, III\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a fall\n         term 1902 grade report from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eHollins College\u003c/corpname\u003efor \n         \u003cpersname\u003eElsie Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. There is another VPI\n         grade report, from February 1903, for \n         \u003cpersname\u003eCarter Temple Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a report\n         from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eSt. Timothy's School\u003c/corpname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eCatonsville, Maryland\u003c/geogname\u003e. Another undated\n         piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n         There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n         algebra.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n         and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n         1794 from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003e; another lecture on motive\n         dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n         1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n         marriage of Capt. \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eto \n         \u003cpersname\u003eMary Gwathmey\u003c/persname\u003eon July 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders, Sr\u003c/persname\u003e, a reprint of the\n         1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAlice Fleming\u003c/persname\u003e--and the 1904 obituary of \n         \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. The obituaries of\n         Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n         transcribed by \n         \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Blair Dabney\u003c/persname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n         young member of the \n         \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders family\u003c/famname\u003eand undated photo cards of\n         liturgical furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volumes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Day Books include a day book from \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eMaple Creek Mills\u003c/corpname\u003edating from 1842. There\n         is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n         agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n         in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eRichmond\u003c/geogname\u003e, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n         18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eLee Monumental Association\u003c/corpname\u003e. Also present\n         is a $1 donation from \n         \u003cpersname\u003eAlex Berkeley\u003c/persname\u003eof \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eYellow Branch, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There are also\n         farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n         which is based on the kings of \n         \u003cgeogname\u003eEngland\u003c/geogname\u003ewho reigned down to its date, is\n         also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n         cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n         nature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, includes employees,\n         supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n         The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n         data.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \n         \u003ccorpname\u003eOtter River Township\u003c/corpname\u003eRecord Book dates\n         from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n         entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n         road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n         expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n         materials bought. One entry notes that \n         \u003cpersname\u003eB. H. Anthony\u003c/persname\u003e, overseer of the poor,\n         sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n         the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n         and 1875 meetings, \n         \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eis mentioned as road\n         overseer in certain districts.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection, 1745-1910, n.d., of ca. 2100 items,\n         consists of correspondence, business and legal papers,\n         miscellaneous, and bound volumes, pertaining to the \n          Davis Family , \n          Saunders Family , and \n          Watts Family . Large portions of the\n         correspondence belong to \n          William Watts and \n          Fleming Saunders . Included with the\n         correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n          Frank Prufer . The business papers include\n         accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n         chiefly pertaining to \n          William Watts and \n          Fleming Saunders , but also various\n         members of these families. The legal papers include court\n         dockets and memoranda of \n          William Watts , documents, and wills.\n         There are various legal papers of \n          William Watts pertaining to \n          Virginia counties including \n          Amelia County , \n          Amherst County , \n          Buckingham County , \n          Campbell County , \n          Cumberland County , \n          Prince Edward County . The miscellaneous\n         material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n         photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n         bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n         journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n         arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n         inside arranged chronologically.","Correspondence","From the correspondence of the \n          Davis Family , \n          Saunders Family , and related families,\n         1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n         30, 1800, from \n          Louisa County , which advises the\n         recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n         the \n          Kingdom of God . A letter dated April 2,\n         1812 from \n          James Rayland to his sister mentions that\n         his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n         help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n          Mount Pleasant , indicates that \"Mary\n         thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n         requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n         Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n          Pleasant Milkhill needs brandy, and asks\n         that it be sent with \n          David (probably a slave) for there is none\n         at \n          Bethel . A letter dating November 6, 1856\n         at \n          Bleak Hills makes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n         [Roanoke County, or \n          John Randolph 's estate \"Roanoke\"?].","From their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n         letter to \n          Sam Tyree , Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n         student: \n          [Sam L. Preston?] complaining that he can\n         not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n         a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n          Trinity and Ivy Chapel in \n          Boonsboro, Bedford County to a Mr.\n         Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n         There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n         size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n         to see.\"","Among the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n         dated November 17 to \n          \"Carter\" [Saunders?] , by a female who\n         mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n         letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n         Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n         a \n          Sam K. Jenny , probably a doctor of\n         medicine, which mentions that \n          William Green attended a man named\n         Barnhart to \n          Bedford so Jenny could prescribe to his\n         case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"","From the correspondence of \n          Eva (Smith) Saunders , dated 1868-1894,\n         there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n          The Grove which mentions that while Eva\n         passed her exams--her brother \n          Fleming Saunders III did not. A letter,\n         August 2, 1892, to \n          Eva Saunders from \n          M. Natalie Manson , at \n          Wintore , speaks of school and Latin.\n         There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n          Florence, Italy to Eva, mentioning that\n         there is no silver in \n          Italy for the English and French are\n         buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n         carry,\" seeing the works of \n          Donato and \n          Brunelleschi and the \n          Medici Chapel , and the \n          \"Brothers of Pity\" who wear black robes\n         and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n         letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n         book to \n          May Begg , \"a literary courtship under the\n         auspices of \n          Pike's Peak . \" \n          Fleming Saunders III at \n          Randolph-Macon Academy in \n          Bedford writes to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n         saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n         congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n         doing better.","Among the \n          Eva Saunders undated correspondence, there\n         is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n         little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n         dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n         and concerns her ordered blouses.","From the correspondence of \n          Fleming Saunders and \n          Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders , 1858-1879, a\n         letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n          Peter Saunders, Jr. , \n          Bleak Hill , says that his tobacco crop\n         has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n          Jeanie Edmond , \n          Hudson Lodge , makes a reference to the \n          Jubilee Singers traveling to raise money\n         for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n         acquaintances visiting \n          England , mentioning a \"public worship\n         bill\" in \n          Parliament , and one acquaintance having\n         an appointment with the Bishop of \n          Melbourne ; and to visiting \n          Australia . In a postcard dated August 21,\n         1879, \n          W. A. Alrich asks \n          Fleming Saunders ' opinion as to the next\n         \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n         alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n         that Mrs. \n          C[harles] Dabney has a fine little\n         daughter.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n         there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n         Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n         give the same salary as before. \n          Peter Saunders writes from \n          Bleak Hill on January 19, 1881 saying that\n         he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n          Virgina Midland [Rail] Road , and does not\n         think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n         director on the \n          Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n         Company , and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n          W. A. Alrich writes from \n          Emanuel Rectory , \n          Chatham, Virginia , on February 16, 1882,\n         saying he is glad that the \n          Saunders ' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n         Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n          Ellen Boulder , a school teacher, writes\n         to \n          Mary Saunders from \n          Drake's Branch on March 18, 1889,\n         mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n         June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n          [Peter Saunders] , \n          Bleak Hill , writes \n          Fleming Saunders , on October 26, 1891\n         mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n         alliance such as the \n          Grange ?].","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n          Fleming Saunders III writes to his parents\n         from \n          Randolph-Macon Academy in \n          Bedford on March 14, 1893, saying that he\n         is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n         the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n         girls than studying. \n          James F. Plummer writes to Captain\n         Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n         saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n         of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n         tested. \n          Peter Saunders writes to Fleming from \n          Bleak Hill , on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n         the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n         in the \n          Democratic Party , and discussing briefly\n         possible effects on the present financial situation.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n         there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n          Edward Watts Saunders , while serving in\n         the \n          Virginia House of Delegates . \n          William W. Old writes to Fleming on\n         February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n         the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n         method of finalizing the transaction. \n          E. W. Saunders writes to Fleming on\n         January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n         \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n          Alice [Saunders] at \n          Hollins, Virginia , to her aunt Saunders\n         refers to the Roman poet \n          Virgil . She writes to her mother on March\n         12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n          Caesar and that he had been in the second\n         book of \n          Virgil .","In the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n          D. Saunders writes to his mother from \n          Randolph-Macon Academy on February 10,\n         saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n         spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n         previously boxing.","In the correspondence of \n          William Watts , 1754-1784, there is a\n         letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n          General Assembly in \n          Williamsburg . \n          Samuel Dilworth writes on June 2, 1783\n         from \n          Blanford mentioning the problem of\n         collecting debts owed to the British. \n          Thomas Baldwin, Jr. writes on December 22,\n         1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n         $18.","In the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n         16, 1785, from \n          William Roach informs Watts that while \n          Peter Kern is employing Watts in a matter\n         between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n         matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n          Arthur Campbell , a candidate for the\n         senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n         asking for Watts' support. \n          Edward Graham of \n          Bedford , writes on December 20, 1792,\n         mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n          Horace and sending the boy a copy of \n          Cicero which would supply \"the means of\n         raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n         and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n         soon be studying science.","In the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n          Duncan Rose writes from \n          Petersburg , on July 8, 1794, stating that\n          Buchanan's Hartie and Company has been\n         doing business in \n          Great Britain and is waiting for a\n         successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n         be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n          France and \n          Britain at this time: \n          George Hancock writes to Watts in 1794\n         mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n         ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n         by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n         U.S., and referring to Mr. \n          [James] Madison 's arguments whereas he\n         conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n          Creed Taylor writes on May 11, 1795,\n         concerning some bonds. \n          William Vannerson writes, on October 30,\n         1795, from \n          Petersburg mentioning a British war sloop\n         in \n          Norfolk, Virginia and the order for\n         carrying American bottoms bound for \n          France into British ports with invoice\n         being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n         has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n         $27 per barrel.","In Watts' correspondence with \n          Edward Randolph , 1796-1797, Randolph\n         writes from \n          Richmond on February 21 and March 13, 1796\n         on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n         with \n          Thomas F. Scott , 1792-1798, Scott writes\n         on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n         British debts. In the correspondence of \n          William Watts with \n          John Watts , 1784-1800, John writes to\n         William in April 1784 from \n          Lincoln County, Virginia (now \n          Kentucky ), concerning apprehension about\n         a possible Indian war in the \n          Northwest Territories . John says that\n         while the lands in \n          Kentucky are good, the inconveniences are\n         many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n         surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.","Business Papers","There are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n         beginning November 16, 1762, with \n          George Kippen \u0026 Co. at their store in \n          Goochland, Virginia , lists \n          John Gilliam as having ordered a dozen\n         flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n         list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n          A. Watts , on which is listed a\n         £0.2.0 debt to \n          Mary Petillo , the only woman on the list,\n         and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n          William Skipwith . The account of \n          Thomas East with \n          Archelaus Austin from November 15, 1771,\n         consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n         entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n         of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n         Vaughn with \n          Edward Watts lists various quantities of\n         rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n         1779-1794, of the estate of \n          Nathaniel Davis , including an entry for\n         1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n         1784 for half of hire of \n          Jacob . There is a section, \"Accts\n         Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n         and half share for \n          Jacob , and another for dinner at the\n         courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n          James Davis with \n          Daniel Warwick , dating 1799-1803, with\n         references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n         materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n          Elizabeth Davis ' account beginning May\n         31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n         material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n          James Davis with \n          Rowland P. Banks lists \"163 days tuition\n         at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n         1826, of Capt. \n          James Davis with \n          Thomas Pleasants , has lists orders for\n         cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n         Judge Saunders, of \n          Lynchburg, Virginia , orders castor oil,\n         ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n         but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n          James Davis which contains an entry for\n         imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n         from Mrs. Eubank.","The accounts of \n          Williams Watts span 1752-1797. There is\n         also a hotel account with \n          Charles Williamson with entries dating\n         1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n         clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n          Betty Tucker and \n          Betty Kirkland , both beginning September\n         10, 1767, and Capt. \n          Joseph Tucker , 1767-1769. Watts has\n         accounts, 1768, with \n          John Brittan for a waistcoat, shoes,\n         stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n         building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n         20, 1771, with \n          Miller Woodson with an entry of May 16,\n         1772 listing a \n          Patrick Henry . There is a document which\n         contains information on the estate of \n          William Randolph . There is another\n         lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n         Watts with \n          Charles Williams . There is an account\n         beginning March 9, 1778, with \n          William Kirkland which includes listings\n         for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n         with \n          Frederick Nance mentions a violin and a\n         set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n         1787, with \n          Robert Wilson ordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n         and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n          Edward McDonald with \n          William Watts , there is the note of the\n         hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n          Charles Smith , there is a note for the\n         finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n         There are two medical bills, one with \n          George Martin , beginning January 14,\n         1794, and one with Doctor \n          Graham , beginning November 3, 1795. In\n         October 1797, Watts had an account with \n          George Quille for the hire of a Negro.\n         There is an undated account of \n          W. Walter Spence with Watts for the hire\n         of a Negro for eight months.","Promissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n         There are several items concerned with the estate of \n          John Fleming and include an entry for\n         February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n          George Martin and Watts there is an\n         agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n         wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n          James Davis has a note dated 1803 with the\n         Sheriff of \n          Amherst County for tax on four Negroes,\n         four horses, and five tithes. \n          Elizabeth Davis has a note dated 1816 for\n         tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n         December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n         Negro man by \n          James Davis from \n          J. Wright for \n          Lavinia Wright . There is a 1840 note from\n          Charles Davis to the Sheriff of \n          Amherst for tax on six Negroes and six\n         horses.","Legal Papers","There are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n         kept by \n          William Watts in his capacity as a lawyer.\n         In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n          Buckingham County court, there is an entry\n         for detinue for Negro woman named \n          Agge . From the memo for the April 1772\n         court at \n          Lunenburg County , \n          Thomas Taylor and his wife have a suit\n         against a Hurt for a Negro in \n          Amelia . There is also a list of debts\n         owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n         there are court dockets from \n          Amelia County and \n          Lunenburg County from 1771-1782. A number\n         of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n         book with the signatures of William and \n          Edward Watts , which includes a record of \n          William Watts ' court expenses. There are\n         also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n          Buckingham County , \n          Amelia , \n          Cumberland County , and \n          Prince Edward County as well as for \n          Williamsburg, Virginia . There is another\n         1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n          Amelia County , \n          Cumberland County , and \n          Buckingham County .","The indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n         there is an agreement between \n          Benjamin Tambro and \n          Ayres Hodnett of \n          Buckingham in regard to the former's son, \n          John Tambro , to be apprentice to the\n         latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n         indenture between Watts and \n          William Ford . From September 17, 1768,\n         there is an agreement between \n          Abraham West and \n          John Blankenship of \n          Prince Edward . On November 17, 1772,\n         there is an agreement between \n          John Lewallen of \n          Amelia County and \n          James and Robert Donalds and Company ,\n         Merchants of \n          Glasgow . On September 15, 1778, there is\n         an agreement between \n          David Wright of \n          Botetourt and \n          Alexander Paine of the same concerning a\n         land dispute in the area where the \n          Roanoke River and \n          Tinker Creek .","The will, December 25, 1745, of \n          Thomas Patterson of \n          Albemarle County , names his slaves and\n         divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n         his land in \n          Goochland County be known as \n          \"Locust Thicket.\" Margery Hinshaw contested the will of \n          Samuel Hinshaw dated March 1758 with \n          [Cedw] Gibson on July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n         had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n         daughter \n          Elizabeth Hinshaw , and the latter's\n         children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n         will of \n          Thomas Bottom of \n          Amelia dated May 10, 1760 divides his\n         slaves which are named between his three daughters.","A folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n         inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n          John Eubank mentions prices for his\n         Negroes: £300 for a man named \n          Jacob , £200 for a man named \n          Joe , £10 for a woman named \n          Hannah , £20 for a girl named \n          Lolly , and £0 for a girl named\n          Caroline . There is also a list of tickets\n         of ommission paid by \n          William Watts , attorney. Among the legal\n         papers of \n          Amelia County , 1768 through 1789\n         including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n         states that \n          Sarah Tinker on December 6, 1781 gave her\n         son-in-law \n          John Tucker an ailing Negro named \n          Ned until the latter gets well whereas he\n         will be returned to \n          Sarah Tucker . In an undated document, \n          George Vaughn yields up title/right of two\n         Negroes--named \n          Frank and \n          Phoebe --to son-in-law \n          John Norris --formerly given to grandson \n          John Norris by a deed dated October 2,\n         1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n         son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n         annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n          Campbell County papers, Justice \n          Adam Clement says that \n          Charles Gilbert of \n          Campbell on April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n         Negro slave \n          Jack --property of Watts of \n          Prince Edward County --ran away and was\n         found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n          Prince Edward , \n          Edward Watts sold to \n          William Watts eight Negro slaves: \n          True , \n          James , \n          Winnie , \n          Peter , \n          Sarah , \n          Betty , \n          Rachel , and \n          Doc on January 14, 1787. There is also a\n         account of Dr. \n          M. John King with the sheriff of \n          Lunenburg which has an entry dating 1769:\n         the former is in account with \n          [John] Epps for four lbs. of tobacco at\n         £0.5.1.","Miscellaneous","Among the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n         September 20, 1871 from the \n          Omaha, Nebraska Lottery for the building\n         of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n          Cox and Sons Church Furniture shows a\n         garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n          James Garfield . There is an undated\n         letter to Mrs. \n          Fleming Saunders asking for a subscription\n         to the \n          Graphic, a ladies society\n         magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n          George Munro, Publishers . There is also a\n         broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n         English poetry pertaining to \n          Christ 's birth dating from the medieval\n         period.","The church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n         from \n          Virginia Polytechnic Institute to the \n          Saunders asking for aid for the building of\n         an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n         enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n         from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n         of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n         There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n         listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n         service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n         faith.","Civil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n         there are a number of furloughs issued to \n          Confederate enlisted men in \n          Virginia , each with a physical\n         description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n         concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n         a company of the \n          13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers .\n         There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n         ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n          Fleming Saunders , assistant\n         quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.","The educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n         a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n         from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n          \"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\" ,\n         September 6, 1877, by \n          John Randolph Tucker of \n          Virginia . There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n         for the \n          Edgeworth School , a church-related\n         boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n         1895 grade report from \n          Virginia Polytechnic Institute (formerly \n          Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n         College ) for \n          Fleming Saunders, III . There is a fall\n         term 1902 grade report from \n          Hollins College for \n          Elsie Saunders . There is another VPI\n         grade report, from February 1903, for \n          Carter Temple Saunders . There is a report\n         from \n          St. Timothy's School of \n          Catonsville, Maryland . Another undated\n         piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n         There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n         algebra.","There are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n         and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n         1794 from \n          Edward Watts ; another lecture on motive\n         dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n         1843.","Miscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n         marriage of Capt. \n          Fleming Saunders to \n          Mary Gwathmey on July 30.","The obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n          Fleming Saunders, Sr , a reprint of the\n         1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n          Alice Fleming --and the 1904 obituary of \n          Peter Saunders . The obituaries of\n         Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n         transcribed by \n          John Blair Dabney .","The photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n         young member of the \n          Saunders family and undated photo cards of\n         liturgical furniture.","Bound Volumes","The Day Books include a day book from \n          Maple Creek Mills dating from 1842. There\n         is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n         agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n         in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n          Richmond , July 29, 1863. Dating January\n         18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n          Lee Monumental Association . Also present\n         is a $1 donation from \n          Alex Berkeley of \n          Yellow Branch, Virginia . There are also\n         farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.","A card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n         which is based on the kings of \n          England who reigned down to its date, is\n         also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n         cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n         nature.","The Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n          Fleming Saunders , includes employees,\n         supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n         The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n         data.","The \n          Otter River Township Record Book dates\n         from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n         entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n         road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n         expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n         materials bought. One entry notes that \n          B. H. Anthony , overseer of the poor,\n         sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n         the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n         and 1875 meetings, \n          Fleming Saunders is mentioned as road\n         overseer in certain districts."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee the \n            \u003cextref type=\"simple\" href=\"https://www.library.virginia.edu/policies/use-of-materials\"\u003e\n            University of Virginia Library’s use policy.\u003c/extref\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["See the \n             \n            University of Virginia Library’s use policy."],"names_ssim":["University of Virginia. Library. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series: Series 1 contains letters, Series 2 contains the James River and Kanawha Company papers, Series 3 contains accounts and legal papers, Series 4 contains genealogical material, and Series 5 contains manuscript volumes. Arrangement: This collection is arranged into series and then subseries. These subseries are arranged by family names, then by individual name and finally by date. Also available on microfilm University Publications of America.","Additional information may be found at: http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00045.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Papers, 1765 (1800-1890) 1939, of the Austin, Twyman, Spiller and Horsley families of Amherst and Buckingham counties, Virginia.","The papers include correspondence, accounts, legal papers and manuscript volumes. Includes papers of Archibald Austin (1772-1837), member of Congress, 1817-1819, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1815-1816, 1835-1837, his wife, Grace R. (Booker) Austin and their children, James M. Austin, John Austin and Bernard Austin, Grace Austin and Frances (Austin) Wright.","Correspondents of Archibald Austin include William H. Cabell, Walter L. Fontaine, Charles Yancey, Waller Taylor, George Booker, and Robert T. Hubard.","Subjects include the War of 1812, national politics and the business of the Virginia General Assembly. Papers include correspondence of Archibald Austin's son-in-law, Doctor Iverson Lewis Twyman (1810-1864) who married first, Mary Lavinia Horsley and second, Martha E. Austin. His correspondence concerns slavery, farm management, the study and practice of medicine and the education of his children whose letters are also part of the collection. His children were Iverson Lewis Twyman (1849-1921), John Austin Twyman, Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Samuel Rogers Twyman (concerning Twyman genealogy), Augusta Giles Twyman and Mabel Booker Twyman.","Austin twyman papers collection 1765-1865 Amherst and Buckingham Counties is available on 35 reels of microform in Swem Library's Microforms area call number HD1471 .U5 R43","Papers also contain a few items concerning the Horsley family and much correspondence and many accounts of James Madison Spiller, a friend of Dr. Iverson Lewis Twyman and the father-in-law of Iverson Lewis Twyman, Jr. The collection includes several items relating to Peter Francisco, Revolutionary War hero; materials relating to the James River and Kanawha Canal; letters pertaining to the Civil War; accounts and legal documents concerning Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Cumberland, Goochland, King and Queen, Nelson, Powhatan and Prince Edward Counties; genealogical materials relating to the Austin, Booker, Byrd, Clark, Gaines, Lewis, Montague, Rogers, Twyman and Walker families; and miscellaneous material consisting of poetry, religious manuscripts, recipes, memoranda and photographs.","Letters are filed in chronological order within each folder. Consequently, there may be more than one letter in the folder written by the person listed in the inventory and also, the letters written by this person may not be filed together within the folder. If the researcher is interested in a person, look throughout the folder. If the researcher is interested in a subject, each letter by the person writing about the subject must be looked at make sure all of the information about the subject has been seen. This series is divided into subseries by family name.","22 items.","5 items. Includes letters to Thomas Leland, John Austin (concerning a survey of James Breckenridge's grant). William A. Perkins and Robert Garland.","17 items. Includes letters by James Austin (brother, concerning candidates for House of Delegates in election of 1837), Grace R. Austin (wife), James M. Austin (son, concerning candidates for House of Delegates in election of 1837), Bernard Austin (son, while studying at an unidentified college which he compares to Hampden-Sydney College; and concerning his law practice and that of his father; and politics), John Austin (son).","72 items.","11 items. Includes letters by Bernard Austin (to his mother asserting his independence in regard to a marriage choice and concerning his leaving Virginia), B. G. Booker (brother of Mrs. Austin, concerning his move to the West), I. L. Twyman (asking assent from Grace R. Austin to marry her daughter), Eliza B. Austin, Susan Austin (ensalved woman), Martha E. (Austin) Twyman.","Susan Austin letter, 18 July 1851 includes transcription of the letter.","8 items. Includes letters by James Walker (concerning inoculation), William H. Cabell, Waller Taylor, Thomas McCleland (sending French clover seed from Botetourt Co., Va.), Jeremiah Weaver (money owed for a racehorse and carriage horses), Samuel P. Christian (soldiers from Buckingham County stationed on Craney Island in War of 1812), George Booker (written 26 March 1814, while serving with troops east of Lynnhaven), Gideon Spencer (asking Archibald Austin to run for Congress).","19 items. Includes letters by Richard Dabbs (setting up a schedule for preaching), Charles Yancey (written 10 February 1820, concerning session of General Assembly and the Missouri Compromise), Waller Taylor ([several items] Florida Question; Missouri Compromise; death of Stephen Decatur; insanity of John Randolph of Roanoke; Daniel D. Tompkins; opinion of Henry Clay; fear of Jackson and Calhoun; and election of John Q. Adams), Walter L. Fontaine (written 30 January 1821, concerning business of the General Assembly), Ro. B. Jones, Isham Talbot (laying off the town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; description of Alabama; his crops), S. Branch, Samuel C. Scott, John Fauntieroy, A. Caldwell.","12 items. Includes letters by A. White, Hampden-Sydney College (monthly report), George Booker (concerning business of General Assembly and revision of Virginia Court System in 1831), Stephen Hubbard, E. Booker (concerning anti-tariff convention to be held in Philadelphia September 1821), J. Mills, C. Fontaine, John W. Haskins, Samuel Ford, James W. Bouldin.","11 items. Includes letters by George Booker (declining to run again for House of Delegates), Charles Yancey (declining to run again for House of Delegates), John Morgan (asking Archibald Austin to run for House of Delegates), James Bouldin (discussing his mailing list to constituents), M. C. Spencer, P. P. Smith, Stephen Hubbard, C. Fontaine, H. Lipscomb, Samuel Ford.","11 items. Includes letters by P. P. Smith, P. H. Fontaine (news of politics in Washington and Virginia in 1836), Ro. T. Hubard, Thomas McCoy (concerning Bernard G. Austin), W. P. Mosley, University of Virginia (monthly report), Thomas H. Merryman, W. C. Nicholas.","7 items.","Letters by Archibald Austin, Jr.","17 items.","Letters by (and to) Bernard Gaines Austin. Concerning his life in Missouri; and an operation by Doctor [John Peter] Mettauer. To brothers and to Dr. I. L. Twyman.","111 items.","29 items. Payment for hire of slave Beverly while he was in the woods. Possible sale of slaves to pay off debt. Letters written to John Austin while he was attending the University of Virginia. Family going to the Centennial on borrowed money. News of the centennial. Reconstruction.","64 items. Concerning a homesick overseer, preparations for Christmas; food; clothes; hiring and selling of slaves; plants for the yard; slaves weaving cloth and making shoes. Slave Beverly.","18 items. Includes two slave letters (Mary to her mother and father; and Lucy Patterson to Beverly, her son). Includes letter, 7 May 1859, of R. Elariage stating he has no objection to a slave marriage and endorsing the prospective husband. Letter outlining how to manage the estate of Archibald Austin ['If we lose when we own the negroes, how much more loss we would sustain when the negroes are hired.\"] and what has transpired financially since Austin's death twelve years previously including the sale of forty-three slaves. Also letters written from Virginia Female Institute, Staunton, Va.","14 items.","Letters by George B. Austin. Also 2 letters to George B. Austin, 1847 and 1853. Sale of slaves; price of slaves in Richmond in 1854 and Austin's life as a schoolteacher in West Virginia.","6 items.","Letters to Grace Austin. Hiring of slaves in February 1865; and religion.","26 items.","12 items. Studying medicine at the University of Virginia and at Philadelphia College of Medicine. Hiring out of enslaved persons.","14 items. Letters written by J. L. Cabell (describing location of rooms at University of Virginia and recommending Austin), Charles J. Gee (concerning studying medicine and University of Virginia) and Thomas W. Hix (concerning studies at Philadelphia College of Medicine). Hiring of enslaved persons.","5 items.","Letters to Martha Austin, (before her marriage in 1848 to I.L. Twyman - see that file). Letter describing wedding plans and a cap.","29 items.","11 items. Family rift. Letters, 25 July - 5 September 1861, written by Austin while serving in [Company E, 21st Virginia Infantry Regiment.]","18 items. Includes letter about Civil War, 1861, from S. E. Austin, wife of Dr. James M. Austin and letters, 1838, written by Thomas F. Perkins concerning University of Virginia. Other letters concern hiring slaves to work on railroad and runaway slave.","513 items.","6 items. Includes letters to Miss Mary Lavinia Horsley (1838), Mrs. Mary Lavinia Horsley Twyman, capt. Robert Horsley, Miss Rebecca P. Horsley. (See letter, 4 March 1839, to Lavinia Horsley concerning eastern Tennessee).","16 items. Includes letters to Capt. A. W. Flippin, Capt. Harrington, George B. Austin, Martha E. Austin (written during her engagement to Twyman), Mrs. Martha E. Twyman (concerning the practice of medicine; care of a slave's child while she is in the field; sudden death of a slave mourned both as loss of property and as loss of a member of the family; and sale of slave \" [?] will tell the negroes and send them to crying and howling.\"","11 items. Includes letters to Frances Austin, Thomas Austin (concerning Rebecca Horsley), Grace B. Austin, Bernard Austin, Mrs. Martha E. Twyman, John Austin (hire of the slave Beverly; suggests taking him to a slave trader to see how much he would give for him to know whether to sell him or hire him out).","5 items. Includes letters to Daniel Woodson, Glass \u0026 Woodson, Lynchburg, Va., Thomas Austin, John Austin. Advice to John Austin concerning the study of medicine. Selling of slaves.","19 items. Includes letters to John Austin (writing a thesis for Austin while Austin is studying medicine in Philadelphia; hiring of slaves), Thomas Austin, Mrs. Martha E. Twyman.","12 items. Includes letters to Martha A. Twyman, Frances A. Austin (concerning hiring of slaves), John Austin, Thomas Austin, B. M. DeWitt (concerning family rift), M. M. Pendleton.","15 items. Includes letters to James M. Spiller, Thomas Austin (concerning sale of a slave child), Martha E. Twyman (concerning a division of slaves; advice on raising their son; selling slaves), B. M. DeWitt, W. M. Cabell, Iverson L. Twyman ([b. 1849] encouraging him to learn to read.)","15 items. Includes letters to James M. Spiller, Dr. Isaac Hays, R. S. Ellis, Dr. W. A Horsley (concerning cure for tapeworm), Orville Allen, Gen. Ro. A. Banks (politics), Gen. A. Brown, D. A. Snow (termination of a female schoolteacher's school because of her opinions on the hanging of the John Brown conspirators), Jno. Thompson.","17 items. Civil War comments in letters to Thomas Austin, J. M. Spiller, Iverson L. Twyman (b. 1849), J. B. McCaw (war injury of an Alabama soldier), Martha E. Twyman (concerning his illness and stay at Coyner's Springs), Col. R. H. Gilliam.","8 items. Includes note concerning trying to make slaves look better before they are sold.","14 items. Seth Woodruff (buying slaves in Richmond and taking them south), P. G. Gillum (concerning medical studies in Philadelphia), W. N. Rodes (Tennessee life), Orville Allen, B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins.","10 items. Includes letters from F. Hopkins, Samuel Jackson (medical advice), Chas. P. Lee, George S. Thornton (study of medicine in Philadelphia), William H. Diggs.","12 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins, John Early (1786-1873), Anthony Thornton, John H. Rodes, Lea \u0026 Blanchard, Philadelphia, Pa., Andrew White, Benjamin White.","5 items. Includes letters from Benjamin F. Rodes, F. T. Stribling (superintendent of Western Asylum), A. Pamplin, Shelton F. Leake, and B. M. DeWitt.","17 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins, Jessie T. Agee, J. B. Reswick \u0026 Co., David B. Phelps, S. C. Banks, H. Mongomerie, Julia DeWitt, Francis T. Stribling (superintendent of Western Asylum), G. T. Thornton. Letters concern hiring of slaves.","14 items. Includes letters from Geo. T. Thornton (concerning his courtship), B. M. DeWitt (concerning his financial condition), Martha M. Phillips, P[aulus] Powell ([1809-1874] Congressman), James Alexander, D. T. C. Peters, V. Mosby.","18 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt (concerning George T. Thornton; and the Richmond Examiner), V. P. Mosby, John G. McClanahan, Daniel P. Woodson, James M. Harris, S. P. [Vauter ?], D. P. Gooch, Seth Woodruff (evaluating slaves), W. A. Payne, Charles Scott (by Robert Pleasants), Anthony Thornton.","18 items. Includes letters from George T. Thornton (concerning Paulus Powell), James Brown (concerning a slavetrader, Samuel Rees), James M. Harris, E. Wingfield, D. P. Gooch, W. A. Payne (concerning possibility of gonorrhea among slaves), Andrew White, D. C. Jones, W. T. Young, Frances Rogers, E. Franklin, Jr. William H. Brown.","16 items. Includes letters from DeWitt H. White (concerning his medical practice), R. B. Gooch (concerning The Southern Planter), W. C. Jordan (granting permission for his slave to marry one of Twyman's slaves if Twyman approves), [Meem ?] Gwatkin, Thomas Robert, Anthony Thornton (concerning George Thornton), David S. Kaufman (describing Texas), Daniel Woodson (concerning Texas), R. D. Palmer, unidentified writer (concerning candidates for Convention for 1850; and poisoning by slaves), Bennitt M. DeWitt (concerning Richmond Examiner), E. A. Palmer, J. B. Strong (concerning hiring slaves).","10 items. Includes letters from Robert A. Stephens (concerning hiring slaves), William M. Blackford, [?] Hopkins, Daniel Woodson (concerning east-west plit of Virginia), Benjamin Winter, Ritchie \u0026 Dunnavant, R. Strabler \u0026 Co.","13 items. Includes letters from James D. Watts (asking Twyman to act as a protector and advisor to Watt's slave), R. C. Woody, Nathaniel Woodhouse, F. M. Cabell, L. Brown, Zullock \u0026 Crenshaw, Seth Woodruff (asking for slave to be delivered so she can be sent south with others), William N. Chick, William M. Cabell, J. W. Cameron, Mary M. Cameron.","15 items. Includes letters from H. Mundy (his medical studies at University of Virginia; and death of John Austin), Smith Bosworth, L H. Wingfield, B. M. DeWitt (concerning family rift; and editing newspaper in Alabama), Thomas A Carter (punishment of slave), Silas P. Vauter, Joseph Kyle, R. W. Shaw (hiring slave), George T. Thornton, John F. White, B. Gildersleeve, Jackson L. Thornton (concerning George T. Thornton), James M. [Fulks ?], Jno. F. Hix (hiring slaves).","15 items. Includes letters from J. B. Scott (illness of slave), Smith Bosworth (hiring slave), John C. Mundy (medical studies at University of Pennsylvania), James E. Horner (hiring slave), W. H. Perkins (meeting of General Assembly), Samuel Scott, J. B. Wilkinson (hiring slaves), Jefferson Mays, George T. Thornton (his medical practice), Jesse L. Wilkinson, Benjamin S. Vawter (his medical studies at University of Virginia), R. H. Dickinson \u0026 Brother (evaluation of slaves), Jno. S. Cocke, Robert H. Gray (hiring slaves to work on Virginia \u0026 Tennessee Railroad).","30 items. Includes letters from A. M. Montgomery (hiring slaves to lay railroad track), Dickinson, Hill \u0026 Co. (value of slaves), Pulliam \u0026 Davis (value of slaves), James D. Watts (illness of slaves), George G. Curle (hiring of slaves), Jno. W. Haskins, M. F. Perkins (hiring overseer), L. H. Wingfield, George T. Thornton, James M. Cunningham (his illness), Walter S. Dunn ([of James River and Kanawha Canal]; runaway hired slaved), Francis A. Blu[?], W. P. Hill (appointing Twyman delegate for Medical Society of Virginia to National Medical Association in Philadelphia), William M. Cabell, George B. Thurman, B. M. DeWitt, J. C. Mundy, James B. Hargrove, L. H. Wingfield, A. N. Montgomery, W. T. Anderson, L. P. Mercer, James M. Fulks, Smith Bosworth.","34 items. Includes letters from J. C. Mundy, Taliaferro \u0026 Hamilton, S. F. Lucado, N. F. Bocock (runaway slave), B. M. DeWitt, James M. Harris (hire of slaves; runaway hired slave), J. D. Damson, Lewis H. Wingfield, A. Hopkins, Charles R. Shepard, H. Wilson Hix (hire of slave), Lawson G. Tyler (sending slave nurse), John Harry (his illness), James Bolton (treatment of injured eye), David R. Lew, Isaac Hays (treatment of injured eye), Adie Gray, Th. F. Perkins, Eliza Spencer, Mary Miller, D. M. Pulliam \u0026 Co. (sale of runaway slave), James M. Fulks (hire of slave), S. J. Woolridge, Elizabeth A. Harvey, Mayo Cabell, R. T. Ellis, Jr., William J. Spencer (overseer of the poor, Buckingham Co., Va.), William D. Cabell (hire of slave and his treatment.)","35 items. Includes letters from Absalom (slave letter), W. Gill (concerning slave Absalom), James M. Harris (hiring slaves for James River and Kanawha Canal), Robert A. Banks (politics), L. D. Mercer, R. H. Gilliam, Doctor James Bolton, Jordan Taylor (health of slave), D. H. Landon, J. Lawrence Meem, Alfred Iverson (concerning geneology of Iverson family), J. L. Thornton (illness and death of George T. Thornton), M. G. C. Long, W. M. Woodward, Adeline A. Sands (applying for teaching position), E. J. Snow (her firing as teacher), D. A. Snow (for A. Snow concerning firing of E. J. Snow), Hableston \u0026 Bro., T. Lyon, A. M. Ford(applying for teaching position), Mary F. Dandridge, John G. Meem, M. E. Walsh (negotiating and accepting teaching position), Lucy C. Bondurant (applying for teaching position), E. H. Gill (hiring slaves for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad), Ada B. Bocock.","Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, W. P. Mosley (candidate for Secession Convention), McCorkle \u0026 Co. (hiring enslaved persons), E. H. Gill (hiring enslaved persons for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad), unidentified writer (hiring of enslaved persons), Ella T. Watson (her education), C. Emma Moore, James M. Harris, Lucy C. Bondurant, William Knabe \u0026 Co. (piano), John G. Meem, Conrad Freimann (piano), Peter R. Patterson, C. A. Preots (Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute), James L. Stephens, Robert (Keats?), L. D. Jones, T. T. Omohundro, E. H. Gill, R. H. Gillam, John Farriss (hiring enslaved persons), Elsom Bro. \u0026 Co., Howardsville, Va., Jacob Garrett, H. M. Bondurant, Robert L. Ragland, John H. Bondurant (hiring enslaved persons), Judith B. Smith, Charles R. Ackerly, Z. G. Wood, Sarah S.. Carnifer, Wilson Hix (to Martha (Austin) Twyman), Thomas P. Childress, Mary Clegg (applying for teaching position), R. S. Powers.","Includes letters by Thomas Dodermead (hiring slaves for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Co.; runaway hired hand, Beverly); \"A Methodist\" (concerning a teaching position; she studied at Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute), W. A. Turner (hiring slaves), Jno. J. Riggins (teaching), Bocock \u0026 Parrish, John W. Wingfield (paymaster for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, hiring slaves), Mary (Annis?) DeWitt (illness of B. M. DeWitt, bears letter of J. C. Mundy), Jno. F Hix (death of B. M. DeWitt), Mary A. Morris (requesting that her husband be re-committed to Western State Asylum), R. B. Shaw, Jr. (speculating that Lee may attack Hooker), Samuel Read (Confederate government's hiring of slaves), J. A. Hefelfinger (Coyner's Springs), Adeline A. Sands (teaching position), Hetty R. Gillam, N. F. Bocock, Stabler \u0026 Jones, C. Amanda Hix, J. L. Thornton (describing Union raid in Orange County, Virginia), Robert Atkinson, Hill, Dickinson \u0026 Co., Richmond, Virginia, (price of slaves), R. P. Pattison, W. W. Forbes (hiring slaves for Joseph R. Anderson \u0026 Co. Tredegar), Brown \u0026 Deane, Richmond, Virginia (scarcity of schoolbooks), E. A. Cabell, Thomas F. Perkins (school), Julia E. DeWitt, W. M. Jerdone (his school), Alfred Hughes, A. Brooks (Confederate cavalryman from Georgia).","36 items. Includes letters by George T. Thornton, J. M. Harris, Jno. F. Hix, Cambridge Austin (slave letter), James Jones, Ths. M. Watson, E. A. Cabell (hiring slaves), Mrs. E. H. Gill, L. D. Jones, Th[omas] Wilson Hix, V. P. Mosby, Francis A. Blair, R. S. Ellis, Jr., Benjamin F. Rodes, E. H. Gill, William D. Hix, E. D. Moore, Jesse A. Watts (at the University of Virginia), Bennitt M. DeWitt (family rift), George W. Clark, O. A. (speech by Governor Barbour), W. C. Jordan (describing how to build a hot bed to grow potatoes), M. F. [Perkins ?], Doctor James Bolton (from Twyman), P[aulus] Powell, Hiram C. Kyle, [?] Austin, L. W. Cabell.","218 items.","7 items. Includes letters to Frances Austin Wright (mother's female illness; an alleged malingering and burglarizing female slave; fixing new clothes to sell a slave in; sewing slave clothing; selling of slaves), John Austin (fixing up slaves to sell), mother Grace R. Austin (having teeth fixed - bears letter of Iverson Lewis Twyman to George B. Austin).","7 items. Includes letters to sister Grace Austin, Frances Austin (family rift), John Austin, Iverson L. Twyman.","16 items. Letters to Iverson L. Twyman (letter, 13 September 1853 bears letter of Frances A. Austin concerning slave leaving to visit his wife). Other letters concern dressing slaves up to sell them and slave Beverly apparently with Confederate Army during Gettysburg Campaign), James M. Spiller, R. S. Ellis, Jr. (to Martha Twyman), J. Avis Bartley and Sarah F. Harris.","25 items. Includes letters to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921), concerning her worry about him, the education of his brothers and sisters, an umber mine on her farm, and sharecropping with freed blacks. Includes a letter to James A. Wright and one letter from Mabel Twyman to her brother Iverson Twyman.","27 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concerns the family's poverty and her concern over the sale of family land. Includes a letter to Mary Spiller and a letter from Mabel B. Twyman. Includes a draft of a letter to C. L. Cocke concerning Hollins Institute.","16 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concerns the family's poverty and her concern over the sale of family land. Includes a letter to Mary Spiller.","16 items. Concerns the family's poverty and money owed to West \u0026 Agee which may force the sale of her land.","17 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concern the family's poverty and her concern over her son's safety.","10 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concern the family's poverty and her concern for her son.","13 items. Written to her son John Twyman. Includes letters to John Twyman from Sam Twyman, Iverson L. Twyman and Augusta G. Twyman and a letter of Martha E. (Austin) Twyman to Iverson L. Twyman.","6 items. Written to Iverson L Twyman (1810-1864). Frances (Austin) Wright, Nannie [?], John Austin, Iverson L. Twyman (b. 1849) and Grace Austin.","25 items. Includes letters from L. J. Payne, W. C. Jordan, an unidentified woman (complaining of verbal abuse by slaves), Penariah Layne, Samuel McCorkle, M. A. Robertson, Kate F. Evans, I. B. Garden (sprinkling of chloride of lime about the [slave] cabins to prevent the spread of fever), W. M. Cabell, Samuel Read (hire of slave by Confederate States Army), [James M. Spiller ?], Junius E. Leigh, James Avis Bartley, Seymour W. Holman (bears engraving of Washington College now Washington and Lee University), Internal Revenue Service (enclosing bank income tax form for 1868) and William J. Spencer.","10 items. Includes letters from E. A. Carter, James M. Harris, Seymour W. Holman (concerning Iverson Twyman's courtship of a Georgia woman), Charles Lewis Cocke (concerning his deduction for indigent students and his standard for hiring teachers at Hollins Institute [now Hollins College]), N. F. Ellis, [Sue Asa Washington ? - former slave ?], J. S. Tompkins (at Hollins Institute [now Hollins College] sending his treatment for typhoid fever), M. N. Cabell (concerning will of James M. Wright).","23 items. Includes letters from R. S. Ellis, Jr., Nannie F. Ellis (concerning Hollins Institute [now Hollins College]), L. C. P., [John Dismuke ?], George J. Hundley, M. A. Robertson, Eliza M. Eldridge (bears draft of a letter to [?] concerning the hiring of a teacher), M. K. Cabell, Amanda [?], N. A. Moseley (concerning a slave marriage), K. M. Perkins, and Samuel B. Partin.","390 items.","26 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Georgia) to father Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864), mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances A. Wright, [?] Gill (draft, 5 July 1871, of a love letter), and sister Augusta Giles Twyman.","21 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Georgia, from New Orleans and while moving to Texas) to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Dan [?], Hank [Frances A. Wright], Uncle Paschal Twyman, Fannie [?], Annie [?] (love letter), James M. Spiller, M. Edwards.","19 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Texas) to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, Annie [?] (love letter), [?] Lowe, Augusta Giles Twyman, John Twyman.","14 items. Includes letters written from Texas to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, Annie [?], John Twyman, Alice Johnson (love letter), Letter, 14 September 1874, concerns Texas and Black persons.","8 items. Includes letters written from Texas to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, John A. Twyman, Samuel R. Twyman, William Dixon, Augusta Giles Twyman.","28 items. Includes letters written to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Augusta Giles Twyman, John A. Twyman, Samuel A. Twyman.","30 items. Includes letters written from Texas to Augusta Giles Twyman, John Austin, Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Hank (Frances A. Wright), Mabel Booker Twyman.","30 items. Includes letters (written from Texas) to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Thomas Austin, Augusta Giles Twyman, Miss Yelverton, John A. Austin (concerning Greenback Party).","15 items. Includes letters (written from Texas) to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Mabel Booker Twyman, Emma Buson, Thomas [?], Albert Langley. Last letter in folder written from Virginia.","6 items. From Virginia to brother John in Nashville, Tennesse. One letter bears composition \"Management of Common Schools\" and another bears note of M. E. Twyman asking her son not to drink.","28 items. Include letters from Virginia to brother John Twyman in Nashville (where he is attending college at State Normal College, now Peabody College) and in Texas. Two letters bear letters of Augusta Giles Twyman. Letters concern Readjuster politics in Buckingham County. \"The Readjusters all over the county voted for the negro [Shed Dungee] and John Eldridge says he is prouder of that one act than of any other in his whole life.\" Lists other individuals who voted for Dungee. Turkey and deer hunting.","16 items. Letters to brother John Twyman in Texas. Concerns Mabel Booker Twyman leaving State Normal School (Peabody College) and Eben Sperry Stearns. Includes letter to Antonia (Spiller) Twyman (whom he married in 1884). Letters to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman and a letter, n.d., to J. Avis Bartley.","5 items. Includes letters written by Seymour W. Holman, John A. Twyman. Also includes letters from J. W. Fishburne to W. J. Moseley, B. F. Outze and J. R. Taylor concerning I. L. Twyman and Twyman's teaching certificate, 1871, issued in Meriwether County, Ga.","14 items. Includes letters written by Seymour W. Holman (of Mexia, Texas), Fannie [?], Stanley P. Mosley, Addie M. Walker, W. W. Wisdom, a school agreement drawn up by Twyman and letters of recommendation written by Holman concerning Twyman's qualifications to teach school.","25 items. Love letters from Miss Annie Vickers (See also folders 66-68 for drafts of Twyman's letters).","30 items. Includes letters from J. L. Lowe, Seymour W. Holman, W. P. Moseley, Mary P. Moreland, Gussie Moreland, W. H. Richardson (to George J. Hundley concerning appointment of John A Twyman to VMI), P. H. Dunson, J. P. Philpott, Wilson, Hinkle \u0026 Co., Cincinnati, Ohio (concerning schoolbooks), Hattie Harris, A. M. Johnson, Maggie Harris, A. M. Johnson, L. D. Forbes. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.","15 items. Includes letters from W. M. Thornton, George J. Hundley, John M. Colby, J. W. Fishburne, M. Washington, C. F. Scott. Letters concern teaching school.","20 items. Includes letters from R. F. Mills, Jno. T. Blalock, Thomas F. Lewis, Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, W. B. Blalock, W. L. Price, and letters concerning Twyman's church membership and letters of recommendation. Includes a teaching certificate for Limestone, Texas.","24 items. Includes letters from Seymour W. Holman, (letter, 8 May 1878, concerns lynching of a black), W. P. Moseley, Rush G. Kimball, James B. Thurman, Thomas Waters, S. P. Moseley, Fanny Prendergast, Laura Rogers. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.","12 items. Includes letters from M. E. Robertson, H. Beall, Albert Langley, C. P. Estill, Jno. F. Blalock, R[ush] G. Kimball, Henry L. Holman. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.","4 items. W. T. Williams, S. W. Holman (of Mexia, Texas), F. P. Moseley, S. A. Moreland (bears letter of Holman), J. P. Philpott, Bass Williams, letter of recommendation of Twyman signed by citizens of Buckingham.","383 items.","10 items. Letters to Iverson L. Twyman bear letters from Samuel R. Twyman and Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, concerning family's poverty and his desire for an education; two people in jail for whipping children to death. Letter (draft) to Joseph Dupuy Eggleston , State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and teachers certificates signed in 1902-1905 by Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va.","21 items. Includes copies of letters to Joseph Dupuy Eggleston concerning a controversy over the location of a school; copies of love letters to \"\"Miss Smith\"\" in December 1907 - January 1908 and copies of love letters to Josephine White, December 1922 - January 1923.","10 items. Includes letters from William Merry Perkins, N. A. Moseley, J. R. Blackburn, Eben S. Stearns (concerning Twyman's attendence at State Normal School, now Peabody College) and William S. Eldridge. Includes teachers certificates. One letter is to Iverson L. Twyman from John M. Colby concerning sale of Lee's Reminiscences.","17 items. Letters to Twyman in Starrville, Texas concerning State Normal College, Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody), from Charles W. Bache, E. G. Littlejohn, Jr., J. S. Dobbins.","7 items. Letters to him in Texas and Virginia. Includes letters from Joseph E. Dobbins, E. G. Maller, J. A. Mundy, E. W. Twyman, [W. M. or Wm.] Cabell. Concern State Normal College, Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody) and dissension in Mulberry Grove Church, Buckingham County.","6 items. Includes four letters from Miss Sally M. Smith (see folder 87 for copies of his letters to her) and C. M. [Feigenspan ?].","17 items. Letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. from James M. Thomas, Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, Courtney Irving, William G. Ransom. Includes letter, 11 January 1906, concerning Sally M. Smith (see folders 91 and 87).","34 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. from James S. Thomas, Walter R. Smith, A. L. Smith, Willis A. Jenkins (concerning Virginia Education Exhibit of Jamestown Exposition), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, E. H. Russell, James S. Thomas, J. S. Jarman (president State female Normal School, Farmville, Va., now Longwood College).","32 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Willis A. Jenkins (concerning Jamestown Exposition), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, James S. Thomas, William G. Ransom, Willie Sue Nicholas, Calva Watson, Lila Waller Duval, Charles M. Robinson, J. W. Hebditch, Hattie E. Forbes (concerning Sally M. Smith).","26 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Calva Watson, Willie Sue Nichols, A. L. Pitts, L. O. Prince, Jno. W. Prince, James S. Thomas, Love Hardy, Joseph D. Eggleston, J. W. Hebditch, G. W. Patteson, Wm. G. Ransom, Lila Waller Duval, Courtney Irving, W. B. Forbes, C. J. Morris, W. W. Haskins.","23 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include James B. Thomas, James H. Dilliard (concerning Jeanes Fund for black teachers), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, T. E. Williams, Agnes White, H. Blankinship, Edna Wright, A. W. Carter, W. G. Edwards, Jackson Davis, Annie C. Coleman, A. W. Moore. Includes petitions requesting Twyman's reappointment as Superintendent.","8 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include O. J. Morgan, Nannie Baldwin, Calva Watson, Anna Roy[ster ?] Rogers, Eliza [?] (deciding not to marry Twyman because if her mother's objections), Plummer F. Jones (Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va.)","50 items. Letters to State Board of Education from W. L. Boatwright, A. H. Clement, A. C. Garnett, George Braxton Taylor, E. V. Anderson, A. S. Hall, Frank P. Brent, Sands Gayle requesting that Twyman be appointed again as school superintendent in place of Plummer F. Jones. Includes petitions.","22 items. Include letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. and to R. C. Stearns, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction. Correspondents include Florence L. Pettit, W. W. Haskins, Joseph W. Everett, Jno. B. Terrell, C. G. Baughan, R. F. Andrews, D. A. Christie, Jackson Davis, Joe B. [Davis ?], Sands Gayle, C. J. Holsinger, E. E. Worrell.","19 items. Include letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Everett E. Worrell, H. L. Webb (to W. W. Haskins), Joseph W. Everett, R. C. Stearns. Includes regulations and grading system of Arvonia High School, 1915-1916.","22 items. Letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Harris Hart, J. A. C. Chandler (asking that teachers be paid even though school sessions were shortened because of the influenza epidemic of 1918), Chandler \u0026 Blakey, Jno. P. McConnell, G. L. Brown, Arthur D. Wright, W. W. Haskins, George Braxton Taylor, Olivia L. Wyson (to P. P. Glover), Harris Hart (to Frank T. West), Josephine White, [Edward ?] C. Spencer, Polly Garnett Saunders, nan Edwards, James W. Wigginton, Harry F. Byrd (concerning Shenandoah National Park). Includes wedding announcement; and minutes, 1925, of Democratic County Committee.","12 items. Include letters to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Claude R. Wood, W. J. Hubard, G. L. Morris (and A. J. Terill and A. W. Carter to Morris), Edyth Jenkins, Carey M. Scales, R. S. Burruss, A. H. Trent.","16 items. Letters concerning Anti-Smith Democratic Movement. Correspondents include Lewis Twyman, J. Sidney Peters, Frank B. Dunford, G. W. M. [Taylor ?], J. Dwight Martin, James Cannon. Includes speech by T. N. Hass.","10 items. Mostly concern Republican party politics. Correspondents include Dr. P. E. Tucker, L. F. Harris, Emmett D. Gregory, J. W. Blackwell, Harry F. Byrd. Includes broadside, 1930, entitled \"Notice to the Republican voters of Buckingham County.\"","21 items. Correspondents include Grover Hudgins, Cora Wood, Lilliam Eldridge, Russell Moon, Gertrude Sadler, Harry Byrd, Carter Glass, Rebekah Ellis, Hunter McGuire (dictated), Charles M. Barrell. Letters from Byrd and Carter Glass thank Twyman for opposition to packing U. S. Supreme Court.","229 items.","10 items. To his brother Iverson L. Twyman or John A. Twyman. Concern family's poverty.","17 items. Includes letters to John A. Twyman, 1881-1882. Other letters concern Austin and Twyman genealogy.","18 items. Correspondents include Addison Spencer, Alice H. Bagby, L. F. Walker, W. R. Twyman, Iverson Twyman (of Bonham, Texas), Lizzie Twyman, C. Humphry, Julia Shipp, W. G. Stanard (concerning membership in the Virginia Historical Society), Lou. E. Twyman, John M. Daniel, Sm. L. [Clothworthy ?], John Lamb. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family.","32 items. Correspondents include R. L. D. McAllister, Robert O. Garrett, Thomas M. Green, H. J. Eckenrode, William F. Bagby, Carl A. Lewis, John C. Underwood, George Braxton Taylor, Mrs. F. Handy, Anna Royster Rogers, James Y. Lloyd, Jno. W. Richardson, W. R. Twyman, E. V. Anderson, H. R. McIlwaine, George E. Booker, Lillie Beall Lewis, Ruth Beall, Jackson Davis (bears letter of Plummer F. Jones), E. W. Twyman. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family.","22 items. Correspondents include Ruth Beall, Sands Gayle, H. Silverthorn Co., Benjamin Twyman, M. A. Twyman, H. R. McIlwaine, H. J. Eckenrode, Nusbaum Book \u0026 Art Co., Mrs. M. A. Twyman, Daphne A. Carter. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family and Twyman crest.","26 items. Correspondents include Benjamin Twyman, Nusbaum Book \u0026 Art Co., Champ Clark, Margaret Huff (paper bears Twyman-coat-of-arms), D. W. Twyman, Jr., Thomas S. Martin, Leila C. Handy, Mrs. M. A. Twyman, Ruth Beall, Jno. C. Underwood, G. W. D. Twyman, Anna Roy[ster] Rogers, Sands Gayle, Lillie Geall Lewis. Concern genealogical inquiries on the Twyman family.","16 items. Correspondents include Leila C. Handy, Jno. C. Underwood, The Genealogical Association [William A. Crozier], Benjamin Twyman, Augusta G. Twyman (in Rome, Italy), Margaret H. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.","10 items. Correspondents include Leila C. Handy, Anna Roy[ster] Rogers, Jno. C. Underwood, Ruth Beall, Mrs. R. J. Gilbert. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.","14 items. Correspondents include Benjamin Twyman (enclosing photos), Mrs. R. J. Gilbert, H. D. Flood (concerning statue in Richmond to George Rogers Clark), J. M. Street, Laura K. Crozier, [?] Nichols, Fannie Twyman Gilbert. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.","17 items. Correspondents include Mary Twyman Klayder, Lewis Twyman, Margaret Huff, Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert, I. M. S., William Ellyson (for State Mission Board of Baptist General Association), W. R. Boyd, Jr. (League to Enforce Peace), David Hepburn (Anti-Saloon League and pamphlet - Liquor vs. Life: Anarchy vs. Law by George W. McDaniel. Letters concern World War I, Influenza Epidemic of 1918.","22 items. Correspondents include Mary Twyman Klayder, Ruby M. Naylor, Oliver J. Sands, H. R. McIlwaine, Julia Twyman, George E. Booker, Duval Porter, C. M. Barrell, Effle E. Carney, Mrs. R. J. Gilbert, Arthur Kyle Davis, David Hepburn (Anti-Saloon League), Julien Gunn, J. H. Lewis, J. E. West, L. E. Mauch, Mildred Jones Lewis (concerning Lewis Association). Many letters concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family and death of Augusta Twyman.","17 items. Correspondents include Nettie [?], Mrs. Richard Floyd burke, James William Wigginton, Ruth Beall, Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert, Buford Twyman, Mary Twyman Klayder, H. F. Byrd (announcing his candidacy for governor), Eula May Burke, George Braxton Taylor, W. J. Hubard (concerning Lee Last Camp Association.)","8 items. Correspondents include Kate M. Cannon, Margaret Beale, James Lewis (English dog postcard), Lillie [?], Jamie Rouston Boulware, Kate M. Cannon, Mary T. Klayder.","84 items.","23 items. Letters written to Iverson L. Twyman (concerning teaching and the family's poverty), Bettie [?], Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, [Seymour W.] Holman.","31 items. Letters written to Iverson L. Twyman, Mabel B. Twyman, Samuel R. Twyman, Addie Walker.","30 items. Letters written by Louise E. Twyman, Daphne [?], Benjamin Twyman, V[irginia] Aldridge, S. F. Kitchen, Lucy Twyman (describing Episcopal Home in Richmond), M. V. Scruggs, M. M. Ellis, M. G. Carter, Ella Watson, Julia W. [Viditz?], L. F. Walker, [Nettie ?] Wright. Includes booklet (The Light of Christmastide).","17 items.","Letters by and to Julia Twyman. Correspondents include her mother, Uncle John Twyman, letter of recommendation of her as a teacher, Florida teaching certificates, M. Gordon Twyman while studying law at the University of Virginia.","46 items.","29 items. Correspondents are Iverson L. Twyman, John A. Twyman (one letter bears note by Iverson L. Twyman; most letters written while she was attending State Normal School, Nashville, Tenn., [now Peabody College]), Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Augusta G. Twyman (concerning Mabel Twyman's ill-health, Dr. Edward McGuire, Dr. Hunter McGuire, streetcars in Richmond), Dr. Hunter McGuire.","Letters written from Nellie [?].","15 items. Photograph of Jack Twyman (as Lorenzo in \"Merchant of Venice\"), spiritual autobiography (copy), 1811, of George Twyman. Letters of Julia [?] and A. S. H. to Mary Lavinia Twyman, Alexander H. Sands (to Dr. William P. Twyman), Lizzie Twyman, Ben Twyman, Mrs. John Eldridge and Grover Hudgins to Lewis Twyman, Emmett D. Gregory, M. Gordon Twyman (to Edith Twyman and Julia Twyman), Mrs. M. V. Ayres, Belle [?] to Pa.","5 items. Letter of E. P. Richardson to sister Ann S. Horsley, 1840, concerning qualms of her husband concerning slavery; letters, undated, of A. E. Horsley, letters, 1849 and n.d., of F. C. Horsley to Iverson L. Twyman (concerning his not being appointed to faculty of U. Va. : \"The faculty always intended to make their selections from the lower classes...They wanted to conciliate ragtag \u0026 bobtail because ragtag \u0026 bobtail vote for the delegates and the delegates vote for the annuity); John Horsley to James M. Spiller.","5 items. Letters, 1837 and n.d., written by Mary Lavinia Horsley to Henry Rodes. Letters, 1837-1838, of Henry A. Cabell and Henriann Cabell to Mary Lavinia Horsley. Mary Lavinia Horsley was the first wife of Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864). They were married in Nov. 1838; she died in 1844.","6 items. Letters, 1853 and undated by Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin to Geo. B. Austin (concerning her separation from Austin) and to Iverson L. Twyman concerning her separation. Letters to Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin.","7 items. Correspondence, 1834-1853, of Robert Y. Horsley with to Iverson L. Twyman, Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin, George Austin and Lorenzo Norvell. Includes letter of Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin to George B. Austin.","7 items. Correspondence, 1838-1859, of Doctor William A. Horsley with Iverson L. Twyman (concerning Horsley's study of medicine at MCV) and William H. Summerell (concerning graduation at a medical school in Philadelphia).","15 items. 2 letters, Margaret Miller to Antonia (Tony) Spiller, 1868-1869. (In 1884 she married Iverson L. Twyman [1849-1921]. Letter, undated, by Hampden Spiller to George Spiller. Letters, 1851-1883 \u0026 undated, of Mary Frances Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman [bear letters of J. M. Spiller], Mrs [?] Bocock and letter, 1903, by F. G. Woodson to Mary F. Spiller.","8 items. Letters written by or addressed to Sue M. Payne, Caroline Spiller, Emma Spiller, H. B. Spiller, J. H. Spiller, James Spiller, P. H. Spiller, I. L. Twyman.","36 items. Letters, 1849, by G. A. Spiller to I. L. Twyman and James M. Spiller, George Spiller (while a student at VMI in 1862, working for New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Railroad, Mobile, Ala., Mobile and Ohio Railroad, Jackson, Tennesse; Texas Investment Co., Ltd., Fort Worth, Texas; Cattle Raisers Association, Jacksboro, Texas; Daily and Weekly Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas) to James M. Spiller and Mary Francis Spiller. Letters, 1855- , written to George Spiller by Charles B. Stewart, J. A. Kinnter, C. W. Figgat, L. W. Frazer, John Dooley.","219 items.","9 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller, Guard Lock No. 4, James River \u0026 Kanawha Canal. One, 2 October 1848, is a detailed account of appearance and conversations of Thomas Hart Benton. Other letters concern politics, [Spiller's hatred of Whigs], slavery [\"I did not intend you to make a cook of Sally. Please leave her to herself to attend to the cows and her business - the women who suckle can and must cook\"] and requesting Twyman's aid in keeping Spiller's sister from going back to her former husband.","13 items. Letters written by J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman and George B. Austin concerning slaves (buying and selling) and farm management.","15 items. Letters of J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman (one letter bears letter of Mary F. Spiller to Twyman), John H. Johnson, William McCorkle, H. Johns.","16 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman, Pauline V. Reid, Virginia J. McDowell, William A. Glasgow. Letters concern Civil War.","11 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Iverson L. Twyman, and S. M. Bocock, concerning Reconstruction, povery of Twyman family and Readjusters.","18 items. Letters from C[hapman] Johnson, George Booker, F. Jones, John A. Cooke, Josiah Samuel, Charles T. Bocock (concerning separation from Sarah Ann (Spiller) Bocock (concerning disposition of slaves and her ex- husband Charles T. Bocock), Mathew McDaniel, Henry Loving (concerning settling Balc people in Ohio), Holison Johns, Walter Gwynn, Eliza Carrington, John J. Grasty.","24 items. Letters written by Eliza H. Carrington, D. P. Gooch, J. D. Davidson, H. C. Snyder, Reuben Sorrel (disposition of slaves), B. T. Stanley, N. H. Massie.","21 items. Letters written by A. H. Benson (of 11th Va. Infantry Regiment ?, bears drawing of engagement at Dranesville, Va., 20 December 1861), B. C. Megginson, N. F. Bocock, B. M. DeWitt, J. D. Davidson, T. Henry Thompson, [?] Rowland, Jones \u0026 Miller, Lynchburg, Va., F[rancis] H[enney] Smith (concerning supplies in 1865 for Virginia Military Institute), H. S. Lochery, George T. Lyle, John S. Grasty, B. Gould, A. C. Smith, Hall A. Winston \u0026 Co., Baltimore, Md., E. F. Blair.","15 items. Letters written by J. W. Walkup, Ben A. Donald (describing his recommendations for stuccoing), B. C. Megginson, Edward J. Chaffin, W. A. Deas (treasurer of VMI), Jno. K. Watkins, B. Gould, John T. Bocock, Charles A. Davidson, John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister).","11 items. Includes letters from John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), S. M. Bocock, Elliott Spiller (while student at Hampden-Sydney College and including report) and M. N. Hylum (bears seal of and concerns Patrons of Husbandry, State Grange of Va.)","23 items. Many letters about death of Elliott Spiller by gunshot wound at Hampden-Sydney College. Other letters concern Patrons of Husbandry, State Grange of Virginia. Correspondents include John A. Preston, William M. McPheeters, J. M. Blanton, D. W. Sparks, M. N. Hayburn, J. M. R. Sprinkel, Charles J. Jones, C. M. Reynolds, John F. White, L. T. Wilson, Frank G. Ruffin, William B. Cowper, Mary E. K. Damson, J. B. Seeley, Snow \u0026 Johnson, [n. p.]","10 items. Letters written by A. F. Robertson, John T. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), William Mahone (calling a conference of Readjusters), Fannie Hamilton.","11 items. Letters written by John T. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), John F. White, William E. Cameron, Frank G. Ruffin (concerning election of ? and his own office in state government), J. M. Reynolds.","16 items. Letters written by John F. White (d. 1883), S. V. Reid, Mary Jasper Bocock, John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), Dr. James Madison Blanton, Jno. Henry Loving, George Hylton, William A. White.","15 items. Letters written by Fleming Harris (former slave in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio), Charles J. Jones, J. M. Harris, S. T. Young, Ro[bert] F. Mays, W. G. Payne, William L. Royall, R. W. Glass, Catherine E. Phelps, William Mahone (letters, 25 June 1886 and 16 October 1887; concerning tariff and providing campaign strategy to Joseph B. Buhoman in his race against [?] Figgatt).","15 items. Letters written by Catherine E. Phelps, R. W. Glass, William Mahone (Republican patronage), W [Skeny ?], Fulvia [?], P. H. McCaull, Robert M. Hudson, C. W. Humphreys, Elliott Spiller, James Spiller (grandson).","16 items. Letters written by or addressed to Dudley Brooke, Edward Cunningham, Joseph Curd, Joseph Davis, Alexander Fulton, James Govan, Mary (Twyman) Greenwood (b. 1733 - copy), Micajah [?], Henry McClurg, Jonathan Maxey, Richard North, Richard C. Potter, Richard Phelps, Thomas Pleasants (Quaker), Charles H. Saunders, John Seayres, Reuben Sims (issuing slave pass), George Twyman, Dr. James Walker, Willis Wills, Hill \u0026 Rea.","20 items. Letters written by or addressed to Christopher Anthony, John Baskerville, J. Bolling, David Bondurant, Jeffrey Bondurant, George Booker, Thomas Boulware, William Dunford, Henry Flood, Walter L. Fontaine, Charles Garrote (or Garrott), James T. Hubard, Ben Maxey, Jacob Maxey, Jonathan Maxey, Zachariah Nevit, J. Pittman, Thomas E. Pleasants, Philip Slaughter, John Taylor of Caroline (2 letters written by him), Mutual Assurance Society, Messrs. Scott \u0026 Gilliam, Ca Ira, Va.","22 items. Many letters are permissions for slaves to join Mulberry Grove Baptist Church or are letters of dismissal from churches. Include letters written by or addressed to George Booker, James Christian, John Couch, R. Eldridge, Jr., Levy Gibson (petition to get out of jail), J. P. Gipson, D. Guerrant, William Horsley, James T. Hubard, James Jones, W. B. Jones, Peter Klipstine, Richard G. Morris (agrees to slaves being baptized, but objects to their being immersed in November), William Moseley, William P. Moseley, Mildred Rose, Poindexter P. Scott, Seymour Scott, Frances W. Talbot, Isham Talbot, Frances W. Taylor, M. P. Thomas, Jno. M. Walker (bears opinion of Benjamin Watkins Leigh), Gilbert Walker, Warner Williams, Charles Yancey, and the Mulberry Grove Baptist Church.","13 items. Includes letters concerning slaves joining the church. Letters written by or addressed to W. Alexander, [?] Austen, William H. Carter (slave Patty), [?] M. Hollingsworth, Josias Jones, Thomas Jones, S. H. Laughlin, Jacob Maxey, William B. Maxey, R. E. Moseley, Reuben B. Patterson (slave), Charles Perrow, Robert A. Phelps, Robert Rives, Moses Spencer (concerning slave) and Lewis C. Tindall (concerning slave).","13 items. Letters written by or addressed to James Brown, E. W. Cabell, Jno. Crews, Mr. and Mrs. crews (invitation), B. M. DeWitt, Julia DeWitt, P. A. Forbes, Richard H. Gambria (Western State Lunatic Asylum), Elizabeth Glover, Charles Perrow, Margret S. Phillips, W. H. Plunkett, Webb, Brown \u0026 Co., [?] and a letter concerning Frederick C. Horsley's application for a position at the University of Virginia.","31 items. Letters written by or addressed to John M. Atkinson, Robert Atkinson, Sarah Austin, Anika Blew (black and perhaps slaves), Dr. James Bolton, [?] Breckinridge, F. M. Cabell, John B. Childers, Bennitt DeWitt, Samuel H. Dunn, Susie Ford, W. Franklin, James M. Fulks (hiring slaves), Sarah J. Garland, Joseph Grow, Jno. F. Hix, W. Hix, Joseph Kyle, Marcus T. C. Loving, Samuel McCorkle, W. A. Miller, [?] Moseley, R. D. Palmer, Peter S. Parker, J. W. Randolph, James H. Rodes, V. W. Southall, Jno. R. Thompson, Charles C. Tucker (land warrant claims), Iverson L. Twyman (concerning eye injury of Iverson L. Twyman, Jr.), George C. Walton, Jno. Walton, Seth Woodruff (selling of slave girls) \u0026 McCorkle, Simpson \u0026 Jones.","28 items. Letters written by or addressed to Ben (slave working on Richmond defenses, 14 August 1864), Ada Bocock, [?] Brownes, Eliza H. Carrington, R. A. Coghill, N. F. Ellis, Richard Ellis, James H. Fitzgerald, P. A. Forbes (concerning escape of Bennett Dodge from Central Lunatic Asylum, Staunton, Va.), H. M. Garland, Jr., William A. Glasgow, J. H. Howell, R. R. Irving, Jeter \u0026 Dickinson, Kensey Johns, Harry O. Locher, Samuel McCorkle, A. D. Martin, Doctor John Peter Mettauer, B. G. Morris, Charles Y., Morris (concerning turning in names of all slaves aged between eighteen and fifty-five: 9 February 1864), William F. Oliver (commanding Davidson's Battery and concerning service record of Jessie A. Peters), Camm Pattison, Peyton, Cary \u0026 Co., Samuel Read, Jno. J. Riggins, Robert Shaw, Francis T. Stribling (superintendent of Central Lunatic Asylum), J. L. Thornton, Dr. [?] Walton (concerning Robert A. Gilliam, Co. F, 18th Virginia Regiment), James A. Wright.","22 items. Letters written by or addressed to Grace R. Bagby, Joseph Brown, Jno. J. Echol, A. Eubank (describing a shooting outside saloon in San Antonio, Tx.), R. H. Gilliam, S. O. Larche, Bennie Lynn, Albert McDaniel, W. D. Moore, W. P. Moseley, Eva S. Newton, William Merry Perkins, Mary Philpott, Willie B. Philpott, Frank G. Ruffin (concerning Grange), James R. Thompson, William E. Walkup (concerning person who needs assistance from county), Samuel Lother Wynn, Jeter \u0026 Dickinson, Richmond, Virginia.","16 items. Letters written by or addressed to Mrs. J. Curry Abbitt (transfer of church membership for Thomas J. Davidson), Alice Bagby, A. J. Clore, Jr., Rosa V. Cole, J. W. Falson, George Hylton, Mrs. Paul A. Klayder (concerning Twyman genealogy), Nelia Miller (concerning Twyman genealogy), J. H. Montgomery, D. A. Richardson (for Armenian Relief Committee of Chicago), W. J. Sadler, Idah Meacham Stobridge, Robert M. Tarleton, S. Reed Vaughn, New Canton Motor Company.","Many are incomplete and fragmentary. Genealogical material. Includes letters written by or addressed to George E. Booker, Charles L. Cocke, Bennitt M. DeWitt, Minnie Ellis, John Abner Eubank, Charles R. Fontaine, Thomas W. Garnett, E. G. Grasty, V. Hill, W. Hubard, David Kyle, Carol Martin, [?] Perkins, James Rowland, William Sands, W. Thompson, Nettie Walker (enclosing photograph of \"The Willows\"), Samuel D. Williams, E. A. Wright, James A. Wright, cloth fragment. Genealogical material, ca. 1850.","12 items. Includes letters written by Flippen \u0026 Montgomery, [Lynchburg ? Virginia], W. Gill, James M. Harris, John H. Hill, J. M. Spiller, James C. Turner, Iverson Lewis Twyman. See also J. M. Spiller letters and Twyman and Spiller manuscript volumes.","15 items. Papers relating to the canal. Letters written toJames M. Spiller by Thomas Harding Ellis and E. Lorraine. Minutes of the President and Directors of the James River and Kanawha Company. James M. Harris to Iverson L. Twyman.","25 items. Papers relating to the canal. Includes letters written by or addressed to Frances A. Austin, Grace B. Austin, J. G. S. Boyd, E. L. Chinn, Thomas H. DeWitt, Thomas Harding Ellis, J. M. Harris, William P. Munford, Jno. B. Robertson, Francis H. Smith (of Virginia Military Institute), James M. Spiller; and receipts.","2 items. Papers relating to the canal. Time book for Gwynn Dam \u0026 Lock. Drawing - section of fender. Gwynn Dam, undated.","17 items.","24 items.","41 items.","50 items.","63 items.","41 items.","55 items.","82 items","82 items","88 items.","88 items.","65 items.","65 items.","53 items. Folder 180 includes a copy of John Randolph agreement with James Hall, dated 27 April 1809.","53 items. Folder 180 includes a copy of John Randolph agreement with James Hall, dated 27 April 1809.","73 items.","73 items.","84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.","84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.","84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.","44 items.","57 items.","57 items.","50 items. Folder 190 includes 2 items signed by Edmund Henry.","50 items. Folder 190 includes 2 items signed by Edmund Henry.","54 items.","54 items.","60 items.","60 items.","29 items.","24 items. Includes item signed by Edmund Henry about a legal matter.","34 items.","43 items.","43 items.","40 items. Includes copy of legal paper involving Edmund Henry.","49 items.","45 items.","31 items.","32 items.","33 items.","35 items.","41 items.","23 items.","26 items.","31 items.","31 items.","27 items.","27 items.","20 items.","20 items.","15 items.","21 items.","38 items.","26 items.","74 items.","12 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","13 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","47 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","108 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","91 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","12 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","101 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Apparently more than one person by this name.","2 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. See also Martha E. Twyman.","126 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Apparently more than one person by this name.","44 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","84 items.","13 items.","71 items.","40 items.","66 items.","66 items.","62 items.","49 items.","73 items.","65 items.","38 items.","40 items.","64 items.","57 items.","73 items.","94 items.","117 items.","69 items.","97 items. Includes statement of 27 February 1858 of sale of a Negro man for $1075.00 by D. M. Pulliam \u0026 Co., Richmond, Va. A/c Dr. and Mrs. Iverson L. Twyman.","78 items.","93 items.","84 items.","89 items.","51 items.","37 items. Includes receipt, 6 August 1864, for Negro slave to work on fortifications.","20 items.","36 items.","302 items.","48 items.","73 items.","35 items.","20 items.","86 items.","55 items.","38 items.","17 items.","17 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Copy of a George Twyman will of 1733, and last advices of another George Twyman, 1803. Other Twyman items 1873-1939.","223 items.","14 items.","33 items.","24 items.","49 items.","11 items.","75 items.","17 items.","44 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","4 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","112 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Papers involving both names.","250 items. Papers involving both names.","30 items.","55 items.","51 items.","21 items.","27 items.","42 items.","24 items.","56 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Papers involving both names.","31 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","142 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","117 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","24 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","7 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Horsely - Austin, 1811. Horsley -Spiller, 1818-1850. Papers involving both names.","195 items.","55 items.","22 items.","58 items.","60 items.","64 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","58 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","19 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","22 items.","49 items.","44 items.","59 items.","118 items.","87 items.","70 items.","70 items.","99 items.","103 items.","40 items.","29 items.","21 items. Includes bill of James M. Spiller of 1863-1864 to Confederate States of America for hay, corn, etc. Also pardon from Andrew Johnson to James M. Spiller for \"taking part in the late rebellion.\"","195 items.","106 items.","81 items.","161 items.","164 items.","103 items.","28 items.","26 items.","30 items.","46 items.","32 items.","16 items.","32 items.","57 items. Includes dentist's bill of period 1873-1883 finally settled in 1887.","63 items. Includes copies of will of 1889 of J. M. Spiller.","73 items. The majority of the material concerns Miss Mary Spiller.","41 items.","65 items. Includes part of deed dated 1 May 1784 signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor.","40 items.","27 items. Includes papers on the estate of William Adams.","20 items.","30 items.","32 items.","33 items.","32 items.","33 items.","49 items.","25 items.","45 items.","44 items.","34 items. Includes document dated \"Cold Comfort 5 February 1812\" and signed by Mary and Martha Harrison, sisters of Benjamin Harrison dealing with his slave estate.","93 items.","14 items.","28 items.","17 items.","21 items.","15 items.","19 items.","21 items.","16 items.","33 items.","40 items.","24 items.","17 items.","12 items.","11 items.","11 items.","32 items.","30 items.","30 items.","42 items.","99 items.","52 items.","57 items.","23 items.","22 items.","27 items. Includes extract of Special Order #64 of May 29, 1865 concerning \"harsh or cruel treatment\" of employees.","38 items.","23 items.","217 items.","217 items.","217 items.","217 items.","16 items. Includes land grant of 1789 signed by Governor Beverly Randolph.","21 items. Includes \"A list of Magistrates as also those named in different Commissions of the Peace for Buckingham County\" for 1777-1800.","24 items.","8 items.","16 items.","18 items.","14 items.","21 items.","46 items. Includes judgment involving Randolph Jefferson and John Jefferson.","33 items.","7 items.","27 items.","35 items.","23 items.","29 items.","35 items.","28 items. Includes \"A list of a Company of Light Infantry --- of the 100th Regiment (of) Buckingham Militia,\" 19 April 1812.","18 items.","18 items.","33 items.","23 items.","14 items.","173 items.","16 items.","16 items.","6 items.","23 items.","77 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","16 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","29 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","21 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","20 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","57 items.","Minutes of a meeting of citizens of Buckingham County, \"friendly to the Election of General Andrew Jackson as...[the] next President.\"","5 items. Genealogical Materials.","7 items. Genealogical Materials.","1 item. Genealogical Materials.","2 items. Genealogical Materials. See also Rogers and Twyman.","15 items. Genealogical Materials.","34 items. Genealogical Materials. See also Rogers.","2 items. Genealogical Materials.","16 items. Genealogical Materials.","1 item. Genealogical Materials. See also J. M. Spiller Ledger (cash accounts). 1839-57, pp. 80-81 and pp. 292-294 for family notes by Spiller.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","5 items. Genealogical Materials.","10 items. Genealogical Materials.","116 items. Entire box. Genealogical Materials. Includes metal sign \"B. Austin, Attorney at Law\"","Account book of William Adams and his estate.","Accounts of Archibald, 1824-1828. Court records, 1847-1848.","Includes James River and Kanawha Canal accounts.","Includes James River and Kanawha Canal accounts.","Account books, 1849-1856, including farm notes, 1860-1864.","Including farm notes and notes of calls on patients.","Includes farm notes in back, 1840.","Including the estate of George Spiller.","Includes time charts for worker in the James River and Kanawha Canal.","Ledger of J. M. Spiller, 1839-1859, other accounts 1886-1892. Spiller genealogical data, pp. 80-81, 292-294.","Including time sheets of work on locks, James River and Kanawha Canal.","Includes work on the James River and Kanawha Canal.","Includes vouchers of Ada and Sarah Bocock.","2 items. Draft of note about whipping a slave. Form of bill of sale of slave. (Other slavery items among dated papers).","24 items. Legal papers involving him. Concerns money owed by Francisco.","7 items. 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Includes papers of Archibald Austin (1772-1837), member of Congress, 1817-1819, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1815-1816, 1835-1837, his wife, Grace R. (Booker) Austin and their children, James M. Austin, John Austin and Bernard Austin, Grace Austin and Frances (Austin) Wright.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents of Archibald Austin include William H. Cabell, Walter L. Fontaine, Charles Yancey, Waller Taylor, George Booker, and Robert T. Hubard.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include the War of 1812, national politics and the business of the Virginia General Assembly. Papers include correspondence of Archibald Austin's son-in-law, Doctor Iverson Lewis Twyman (1810-1864) who married first, Mary Lavinia Horsley and second, Martha E. Austin. His correspondence concerns slavery, farm management, the study and practice of medicine and the education of his children whose letters are also part of the collection. His children were Iverson Lewis Twyman (1849-1921), John Austin Twyman, Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Samuel Rogers Twyman (concerning Twyman genealogy), Augusta Giles Twyman and Mabel Booker Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAustin twyman papers collection 1765-1865 Amherst and Buckingham Counties is available on 35 reels of microform in Swem Library's Microforms area call number HD1471 .U5 R43\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePapers also contain a few items concerning the Horsley family and much correspondence and many accounts of James Madison Spiller, a friend of Dr. Iverson Lewis Twyman and the father-in-law of Iverson Lewis Twyman, Jr. The collection includes several items relating to Peter Francisco, Revolutionary War hero; materials relating to the James River and Kanawha Canal; letters pertaining to the Civil War; accounts and legal documents concerning Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Cumberland, Goochland, King and Queen, Nelson, Powhatan and Prince Edward Counties; genealogical materials relating to the Austin, Booker, Byrd, Clark, Gaines, Lewis, Montague, Rogers, Twyman and Walker families; and miscellaneous material consisting of poetry, religious manuscripts, recipes, memoranda and photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are filed in chronological order within each folder. Consequently, there may be more than one letter in the folder written by the person listed in the inventory and also, the letters written by this person may not be filed together within the folder. If the researcher is interested in a person, look throughout the folder. If the researcher is interested in a subject, each letter by the person writing about the subject must be looked at make sure all of the information about the subject has been seen. This series is divided into subseries by family name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Includes letters to Thomas Leland, John Austin (concerning a survey of James Breckenridge's grant). William A. Perkins and Robert Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Includes letters by James Austin (brother, concerning candidates for House of Delegates in election of 1837), Grace R. Austin (wife), James M. Austin (son, concerning candidates for House of Delegates in election of 1837), Bernard Austin (son, while studying at an unidentified college which he compares to Hampden-Sydney College; and concerning his law practice and that of his father; and politics), John Austin (son).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e72 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Includes letters by Bernard Austin (to his mother asserting his independence in regard to a marriage choice and concerning his leaving Virginia), B. G. Booker (brother of Mrs. Austin, concerning his move to the West), I. L. Twyman (asking assent from Grace R. Austin to marry her daughter), Eliza B. Austin, Susan Austin (ensalved woman), Martha E. (Austin) Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSusan Austin letter, 18 July 1851 includes transcription of the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Includes letters by James Walker (concerning inoculation), William H. Cabell, Waller Taylor, Thomas McCleland (sending French clover seed from Botetourt Co., Va.), Jeremiah Weaver (money owed for a racehorse and carriage horses), Samuel P. Christian (soldiers from Buckingham County stationed on Craney Island in War of 1812), George Booker (written 26 March 1814, while serving with troops east of Lynnhaven), Gideon Spencer (asking Archibald Austin to run for Congress).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Includes letters by Richard Dabbs (setting up a schedule for preaching), Charles Yancey (written 10 February 1820, concerning session of General Assembly and the Missouri Compromise), Waller Taylor ([several items] Florida Question; Missouri Compromise; death of Stephen Decatur; insanity of John Randolph of Roanoke; Daniel D. Tompkins; opinion of Henry Clay; fear of Jackson and Calhoun; and election of John Q. Adams), Walter L. Fontaine (written 30 January 1821, concerning business of the General Assembly), Ro. B. Jones, Isham Talbot (laying off the town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; description of Alabama; his crops), S. Branch, Samuel C. Scott, John Fauntieroy, A. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Includes letters by A. White, Hampden-Sydney College (monthly report), George Booker (concerning business of General Assembly and revision of Virginia Court System in 1831), Stephen Hubbard, E. Booker (concerning anti-tariff convention to be held in Philadelphia September 1821), J. Mills, C. Fontaine, John W. Haskins, Samuel Ford, James W. Bouldin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Includes letters by George Booker (declining to run again for House of Delegates), Charles Yancey (declining to run again for House of Delegates), John Morgan (asking Archibald Austin to run for House of Delegates), James Bouldin (discussing his mailing list to constituents), M. C. Spencer, P. P. Smith, Stephen Hubbard, C. Fontaine, H. Lipscomb, Samuel Ford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Includes letters by P. P. Smith, P. H. Fontaine (news of politics in Washington and Virginia in 1836), Ro. T. Hubard, Thomas McCoy (concerning Bernard G. Austin), W. P. Mosley, University of Virginia (monthly report), Thomas H. Merryman, W. C. Nicholas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by Archibald Austin, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by (and to) Bernard Gaines Austin. Concerning his life in Missouri; and an operation by Doctor [John Peter] Mettauer. To brothers and to Dr. I. L. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e111 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items. Payment for hire of slave Beverly while he was in the woods. Possible sale of slaves to pay off debt. Letters written to John Austin while he was attending the University of Virginia. Family going to the Centennial on borrowed money. News of the centennial. Reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items. Concerning a homesick overseer, preparations for Christmas; food; clothes; hiring and selling of slaves; plants for the yard; slaves weaving cloth and making shoes. Slave Beverly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Includes two slave letters (Mary to her mother and father; and Lucy Patterson to Beverly, her son). Includes letter, 7 May 1859, of R. Elariage stating he has no objection to a slave marriage and endorsing the prospective husband. Letter outlining how to manage the estate of Archibald Austin ['If we lose when we own the negroes, how much more loss we would sustain when the negroes are hired.\"] and what has transpired financially since Austin's death twelve years previously including the sale of forty-three slaves. Also letters written from Virginia Female Institute, Staunton, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by George B. Austin. Also 2 letters to George B. Austin, 1847 and 1853. Sale of slaves; price of slaves in Richmond in 1854 and Austin's life as a schoolteacher in West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Grace Austin. Hiring of slaves in February 1865; and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Studying medicine at the University of Virginia and at Philadelphia College of Medicine. Hiring out of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Letters written by J. L. Cabell (describing location of rooms at University of Virginia and recommending Austin), Charles J. Gee (concerning studying medicine and University of Virginia) and Thomas W. Hix (concerning studies at Philadelphia College of Medicine). Hiring of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Martha Austin, (before her marriage in 1848 to I.L. Twyman - see that file). Letter describing wedding plans and a cap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Family rift. Letters, 25 July - 5 September 1861, written by Austin while serving in [Company E, 21st Virginia Infantry Regiment.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Includes letter about Civil War, 1861, from S. E. Austin, wife of Dr. James M. Austin and letters, 1838, written by Thomas F. Perkins concerning University of Virginia. Other letters concern hiring slaves to work on railroad and runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e513 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Includes letters to Miss Mary Lavinia Horsley (1838), Mrs. Mary Lavinia Horsley Twyman, capt. Robert Horsley, Miss Rebecca P. Horsley. (See letter, 4 March 1839, to Lavinia Horsley concerning eastern Tennessee).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Includes letters to Capt. A. W. Flippin, Capt. Harrington, George B. Austin, Martha E. Austin (written during her engagement to Twyman), Mrs. Martha E. Twyman (concerning the practice of medicine; care of a slave's child while she is in the field; sudden death of a slave mourned both as loss of property and as loss of a member of the family; and sale of slave \" [?] will tell the negroes and send them to crying and howling.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Includes letters to Frances Austin, Thomas Austin (concerning Rebecca Horsley), Grace B. Austin, Bernard Austin, Mrs. Martha E. Twyman, John Austin (hire of the slave Beverly; suggests taking him to a slave trader to see how much he would give for him to know whether to sell him or hire him out).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Includes letters to Daniel Woodson, Glass \u0026amp; Woodson, Lynchburg, Va., Thomas Austin, John Austin. Advice to John Austin concerning the study of medicine. Selling of slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Includes letters to John Austin (writing a thesis for Austin while Austin is studying medicine in Philadelphia; hiring of slaves), Thomas Austin, Mrs. Martha E. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Includes letters to Martha A. Twyman, Frances A. Austin (concerning hiring of slaves), John Austin, Thomas Austin, B. M. DeWitt (concerning family rift), M. M. Pendleton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Includes letters to James M. Spiller, Thomas Austin (concerning sale of a slave child), Martha E. Twyman (concerning a division of slaves; advice on raising their son; selling slaves), B. M. DeWitt, W. M. Cabell, Iverson L. Twyman ([b. 1849] encouraging him to learn to read.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Includes letters to James M. Spiller, Dr. Isaac Hays, R. S. Ellis, Dr. W. A Horsley (concerning cure for tapeworm), Orville Allen, Gen. Ro. A. Banks (politics), Gen. A. Brown, D. A. Snow (termination of a female schoolteacher's school because of her opinions on the hanging of the John Brown conspirators), Jno. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Civil War comments in letters to Thomas Austin, J. M. Spiller, Iverson L. Twyman (b. 1849), J. B. McCaw (war injury of an Alabama soldier), Martha E. Twyman (concerning his illness and stay at Coyner's Springs), Col. R. H. Gilliam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Includes note concerning trying to make slaves look better before they are sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Seth Woodruff (buying slaves in Richmond and taking them south), P. G. Gillum (concerning medical studies in Philadelphia), W. N. Rodes (Tennessee life), Orville Allen, B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes letters from F. Hopkins, Samuel Jackson (medical advice), Chas. P. Lee, George S. Thornton (study of medicine in Philadelphia), William H. Diggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins, John Early (1786-1873), Anthony Thornton, John H. Rodes, Lea \u0026amp; Blanchard, Philadelphia, Pa., Andrew White, Benjamin White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Includes letters from Benjamin F. Rodes, F. T. Stribling (superintendent of Western Asylum), A. Pamplin, Shelton F. Leake, and B. M. DeWitt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins, Jessie T. Agee, J. B. Reswick \u0026amp; Co., David B. Phelps, S. C. Banks, H. Mongomerie, Julia DeWitt, Francis T. Stribling (superintendent of Western Asylum), G. T. Thornton. Letters concern hiring of slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes letters from Geo. T. Thornton (concerning his courtship), B. M. DeWitt (concerning his financial condition), Martha M. Phillips, P[aulus] Powell ([1809-1874] Congressman), James Alexander, D. T. C. Peters, V. Mosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt (concerning George T. Thornton; and the Richmond Examiner), V. P. Mosby, John G. McClanahan, Daniel P. Woodson, James M. Harris, S. P. [Vauter ?], D. P. Gooch, Seth Woodruff (evaluating slaves), W. A. Payne, Charles Scott (by Robert Pleasants), Anthony Thornton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Includes letters from George T. Thornton (concerning Paulus Powell), James Brown (concerning a slavetrader, Samuel Rees), James M. Harris, E. Wingfield, D. P. Gooch, W. A. Payne (concerning possibility of gonorrhea among slaves), Andrew White, D. C. Jones, W. T. Young, Frances Rogers, E. Franklin, Jr. William H. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Includes letters from DeWitt H. White (concerning his medical practice), R. B. Gooch (concerning The Southern Planter), W. C. Jordan (granting permission for his slave to marry one of Twyman's slaves if Twyman approves), [Meem ?] Gwatkin, Thomas Robert, Anthony Thornton (concerning George Thornton), David S. Kaufman (describing Texas), Daniel Woodson (concerning Texas), R. D. Palmer, unidentified writer (concerning candidates for Convention for 1850; and poisoning by slaves), Bennitt M. DeWitt (concerning Richmond Examiner), E. A. Palmer, J. B. Strong (concerning hiring slaves).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes letters from Robert A. Stephens (concerning hiring slaves), William M. Blackford, [?] Hopkins, Daniel Woodson (concerning east-west plit of Virginia), Benjamin Winter, Ritchie \u0026amp; Dunnavant, R. Strabler \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Includes letters from James D. Watts (asking Twyman to act as a protector and advisor to Watt's slave), R. C. Woody, Nathaniel Woodhouse, F. M. Cabell, L. Brown, Zullock \u0026amp; Crenshaw, Seth Woodruff (asking for slave to be delivered so she can be sent south with others), William N. Chick, William M. Cabell, J. W. Cameron, Mary M. Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Includes letters from H. Mundy (his medical studies at University of Virginia; and death of John Austin), Smith Bosworth, L H. Wingfield, B. M. DeWitt (concerning family rift; and editing newspaper in Alabama), Thomas A Carter (punishment of slave), Silas P. Vauter, Joseph Kyle, R. W. Shaw (hiring slave), George T. Thornton, John F. White, B. Gildersleeve, Jackson L. Thornton (concerning George T. Thornton), James M. [Fulks ?], Jno. F. Hix (hiring slaves).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Includes letters from J. B. Scott (illness of slave), Smith Bosworth (hiring slave), John C. Mundy (medical studies at University of Pennsylvania), James E. Horner (hiring slave), W. H. Perkins (meeting of General Assembly), Samuel Scott, J. B. Wilkinson (hiring slaves), Jefferson Mays, George T. Thornton (his medical practice), Jesse L. Wilkinson, Benjamin S. Vawter (his medical studies at University of Virginia), R. H. Dickinson \u0026amp; Brother (evaluation of slaves), Jno. S. Cocke, Robert H. Gray (hiring slaves to work on Virginia \u0026amp; Tennessee Railroad).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items. Includes letters from A. M. Montgomery (hiring slaves to lay railroad track), Dickinson, Hill \u0026amp; Co. (value of slaves), Pulliam \u0026amp; Davis (value of slaves), James D. Watts (illness of slaves), George G. Curle (hiring of slaves), Jno. W. Haskins, M. F. Perkins (hiring overseer), L. H. Wingfield, George T. Thornton, James M. Cunningham (his illness), Walter S. Dunn ([of James River and Kanawha Canal]; runaway hired slaved), Francis A. Blu[?], W. P. Hill (appointing Twyman delegate for Medical Society of Virginia to National Medical Association in Philadelphia), William M. Cabell, George B. Thurman, B. M. DeWitt, J. C. Mundy, James B. Hargrove, L. H. Wingfield, A. N. Montgomery, W. T. Anderson, L. P. Mercer, James M. Fulks, Smith Bosworth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e34 items. Includes letters from J. C. Mundy, Taliaferro \u0026amp; Hamilton, S. F. Lucado, N. F. Bocock (runaway slave), B. M. DeWitt, James M. Harris (hire of slaves; runaway hired slave), J. D. Damson, Lewis H. Wingfield, A. Hopkins, Charles R. Shepard, H. Wilson Hix (hire of slave), Lawson G. Tyler (sending slave nurse), John Harry (his illness), James Bolton (treatment of injured eye), David R. Lew, Isaac Hays (treatment of injured eye), Adie Gray, Th. F. Perkins, Eliza Spencer, Mary Miller, D. M. Pulliam \u0026amp; Co. (sale of runaway slave), James M. Fulks (hire of slave), S. J. Woolridge, Elizabeth A. Harvey, Mayo Cabell, R. T. Ellis, Jr., William J. Spencer (overseer of the poor, Buckingham Co., Va.), William D. Cabell (hire of slave and his treatment.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items. Includes letters from Absalom (slave letter), W. Gill (concerning slave Absalom), James M. Harris (hiring slaves for James River and Kanawha Canal), Robert A. Banks (politics), L. D. Mercer, R. H. Gilliam, Doctor James Bolton, Jordan Taylor (health of slave), D. H. Landon, J. Lawrence Meem, Alfred Iverson (concerning geneology of Iverson family), J. L. Thornton (illness and death of George T. Thornton), M. G. C. Long, W. M. Woodward, Adeline A. Sands (applying for teaching position), E. J. Snow (her firing as teacher), D. A. Snow (for A. Snow concerning firing of E. J. Snow), Hableston \u0026amp; Bro., T. Lyon, A. M. Ford(applying for teaching position), Mary F. Dandridge, John G. Meem, M. E. Walsh (negotiating and accepting teaching position), Lucy C. Bondurant (applying for teaching position), E. H. Gill (hiring slaves for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad), Ada B. Bocock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters from B. M. DeWitt, W. P. Mosley (candidate for Secession Convention), McCorkle \u0026amp; Co. (hiring enslaved persons), E. H. Gill (hiring enslaved persons for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad), unidentified writer (hiring of enslaved persons), Ella T. Watson (her education), C. Emma Moore, James M. Harris, Lucy C. Bondurant, William Knabe \u0026amp; Co. (piano), John G. Meem, Conrad Freimann (piano), Peter R. Patterson, C. A. Preots (Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute), James L. Stephens, Robert (Keats?), L. D. Jones, T. T. Omohundro, E. H. Gill, R. H. Gillam, John Farriss (hiring enslaved persons), Elsom Bro. \u0026amp; Co., Howardsville, Va., Jacob Garrett, H. M. Bondurant, Robert L. Ragland, John H. Bondurant (hiring enslaved persons), Judith B. Smith, Charles R. Ackerly, Z. G. Wood, Sarah S.. Carnifer, Wilson Hix (to Martha (Austin) Twyman), Thomas P. Childress, Mary Clegg (applying for teaching position), R. S. Powers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters by Thomas Dodermead (hiring slaves for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Co.; runaway hired hand, Beverly); \"A Methodist\" (concerning a teaching position; she studied at Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute), W. A. Turner (hiring slaves), Jno. J. Riggins (teaching), Bocock \u0026amp; Parrish, John W. Wingfield (paymaster for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, hiring slaves), Mary (Annis?) DeWitt (illness of B. M. DeWitt, bears letter of J. C. Mundy), Jno. F Hix (death of B. M. DeWitt), Mary A. Morris (requesting that her husband be re-committed to Western State Asylum), R. B. Shaw, Jr. (speculating that Lee may attack Hooker), Samuel Read (Confederate government's hiring of slaves), J. A. Hefelfinger (Coyner's Springs), Adeline A. Sands (teaching position), Hetty R. Gillam, N. F. Bocock, Stabler \u0026amp; Jones, C. Amanda Hix, J. L. Thornton (describing Union raid in Orange County, Virginia), Robert Atkinson, Hill, Dickinson \u0026amp; Co., Richmond, Virginia, (price of slaves), R. P. Pattison, W. W. Forbes (hiring slaves for Joseph R. Anderson \u0026amp; Co. Tredegar), Brown \u0026amp; Deane, Richmond, Virginia (scarcity of schoolbooks), E. A. Cabell, Thomas F. Perkins (school), Julia E. DeWitt, W. M. Jerdone (his school), Alfred Hughes, A. Brooks (Confederate cavalryman from Georgia).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items. Includes letters by George T. Thornton, J. M. Harris, Jno. F. Hix, Cambridge Austin (slave letter), James Jones, Ths. M. Watson, E. A. Cabell (hiring slaves), Mrs. E. H. Gill, L. D. Jones, Th[omas] Wilson Hix, V. P. Mosby, Francis A. Blair, R. S. Ellis, Jr., Benjamin F. Rodes, E. H. Gill, William D. Hix, E. D. Moore, Jesse A. Watts (at the University of Virginia), Bennitt M. DeWitt (family rift), George W. Clark, O. A. (speech by Governor Barbour), W. C. Jordan (describing how to build a hot bed to grow potatoes), M. F. [Perkins ?], Doctor James Bolton (from Twyman), P[aulus] Powell, Hiram C. Kyle, [?] Austin, L. W. Cabell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e218 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Includes letters to Frances Austin Wright (mother's female illness; an alleged malingering and burglarizing female slave; fixing new clothes to sell a slave in; sewing slave clothing; selling of slaves), John Austin (fixing up slaves to sell), mother Grace R. Austin (having teeth fixed - bears letter of Iverson Lewis Twyman to George B. Austin).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Includes letters to sister Grace Austin, Frances Austin (family rift), John Austin, Iverson L. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters to Iverson L. Twyman (letter, 13 September 1853 bears letter of Frances A. Austin concerning slave leaving to visit his wife). Other letters concern dressing slaves up to sell them and slave Beverly apparently with Confederate Army during Gettysburg Campaign), James M. Spiller, R. S. Ellis, Jr. (to Martha Twyman), J. Avis Bartley and Sarah F. Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items. Includes letters to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921), concerning her worry about him, the education of his brothers and sisters, an umber mine on her farm, and sharecropping with freed blacks. Includes a letter to James A. Wright and one letter from Mabel Twyman to her brother Iverson Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concerns the family's poverty and her concern over the sale of family land. Includes a letter to Mary Spiller and a letter from Mabel B. Twyman. Includes a draft of a letter to C. L. Cocke concerning Hollins Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concerns the family's poverty and her concern over the sale of family land. Includes a letter to Mary Spiller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Concerns the family's poverty and money owed to West \u0026amp; Agee which may force the sale of her land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concern the family's poverty and her concern over her son's safety.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concern the family's poverty and her concern for her son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Written to her son John Twyman. Includes letters to John Twyman from Sam Twyman, Iverson L. Twyman and Augusta G. Twyman and a letter of Martha E. (Austin) Twyman to Iverson L. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Written to Iverson L Twyman (1810-1864). Frances (Austin) Wright, Nannie [?], John Austin, Iverson L. Twyman (b. 1849) and Grace Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items. Includes letters from L. J. Payne, W. C. Jordan, an unidentified woman (complaining of verbal abuse by slaves), Penariah Layne, Samuel McCorkle, M. A. Robertson, Kate F. Evans, I. B. Garden (sprinkling of chloride of lime about the [slave] cabins to prevent the spread of fever), W. M. Cabell, Samuel Read (hire of slave by Confederate States Army), [James M. Spiller ?], Junius E. Leigh, James Avis Bartley, Seymour W. Holman (bears engraving of Washington College now Washington and Lee University), Internal Revenue Service (enclosing bank income tax form for 1868) and William J. Spencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes letters from E. A. Carter, James M. Harris, Seymour W. Holman (concerning Iverson Twyman's courtship of a Georgia woman), Charles Lewis Cocke (concerning his deduction for indigent students and his standard for hiring teachers at Hollins Institute [now Hollins College]), N. F. Ellis, [Sue Asa Washington ? - former slave ?], J. S. Tompkins (at Hollins Institute [now Hollins College] sending his treatment for typhoid fever), M. N. Cabell (concerning will of James M. Wright).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items. Includes letters from R. S. Ellis, Jr., Nannie F. Ellis (concerning Hollins Institute [now Hollins College]), L. C. P., [John Dismuke ?], George J. Hundley, M. A. Robertson, Eliza M. Eldridge (bears draft of a letter to [?] concerning the hiring of a teacher), M. K. Cabell, Amanda [?], N. A. Moseley (concerning a slave marriage), K. M. Perkins, and Samuel B. Partin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e390 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Georgia) to father Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864), mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances A. Wright, [?] Gill (draft, 5 July 1871, of a love letter), and sister Augusta Giles Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Georgia, from New Orleans and while moving to Texas) to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Dan [?], Hank [Frances A. Wright], Uncle Paschal Twyman, Fannie [?], Annie [?] (love letter), James M. Spiller, M. Edwards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Texas) to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, Annie [?] (love letter), [?] Lowe, Augusta Giles Twyman, John Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes letters written from Texas to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, Annie [?], John Twyman, Alice Johnson (love letter), Letter, 14 September 1874, concerns Texas and Black persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Includes letters written from Texas to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, John A. Twyman, Samuel R. Twyman, William Dixon, Augusta Giles Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items. Includes letters written to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Augusta Giles Twyman, John A. Twyman, Samuel A. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items. Includes letters written from Texas to Augusta Giles Twyman, John Austin, Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Hank (Frances A. Wright), Mabel Booker Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items. Includes letters (written from Texas) to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Thomas Austin, Augusta Giles Twyman, Miss Yelverton, John A. Austin (concerning Greenback Party).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Includes letters (written from Texas) to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Mabel Booker Twyman, Emma Buson, Thomas [?], Albert Langley. Last letter in folder written from Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. From Virginia to brother John in Nashville, Tennesse. One letter bears composition \"Management of Common Schools\" and another bears note of M. E. Twyman asking her son not to drink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items. Include letters from Virginia to brother John Twyman in Nashville (where he is attending college at State Normal College, now Peabody College) and in Texas. Two letters bear letters of Augusta Giles Twyman. Letters concern Readjuster politics in Buckingham County. \"The Readjusters all over the county voted for the negro [Shed Dungee] and John Eldridge says he is prouder of that one act than of any other in his whole life.\" Lists other individuals who voted for Dungee. Turkey and deer hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters to brother John Twyman in Texas. Concerns Mabel Booker Twyman leaving State Normal School (Peabody College) and Eben Sperry Stearns. Includes letter to Antonia (Spiller) Twyman (whom he married in 1884). Letters to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman and a letter, n.d., to J. Avis Bartley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Includes letters written by Seymour W. Holman, John A. Twyman. Also includes letters from J. W. Fishburne to W. J. Moseley, B. F. Outze and J. R. Taylor concerning I. L. Twyman and Twyman's teaching certificate, 1871, issued in Meriwether County, Ga.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes letters written by Seymour W. Holman (of Mexia, Texas), Fannie [?], Stanley P. Mosley, Addie M. Walker, W. W. Wisdom, a school agreement drawn up by Twyman and letters of recommendation written by Holman concerning Twyman's qualifications to teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items. Love letters from Miss Annie Vickers (See also folders 66-68 for drafts of Twyman's letters).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items. Includes letters from J. L. Lowe, Seymour W. Holman, W. P. Moseley, Mary P. Moreland, Gussie Moreland, W. H. Richardson (to George J. Hundley concerning appointment of John A Twyman to VMI), P. H. Dunson, J. P. Philpott, Wilson, Hinkle \u0026amp; Co., Cincinnati, Ohio (concerning schoolbooks), Hattie Harris, A. M. Johnson, Maggie Harris, A. M. Johnson, L. D. Forbes. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Includes letters from W. M. Thornton, George J. Hundley, John M. Colby, J. W. Fishburne, M. Washington, C. F. Scott. Letters concern teaching school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items. Includes letters from R. F. Mills, Jno. T. Blalock, Thomas F. Lewis, Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, W. B. Blalock, W. L. Price, and letters concerning Twyman's church membership and letters of recommendation. Includes a teaching certificate for Limestone, Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items. Includes letters from Seymour W. Holman, (letter, 8 May 1878, concerns lynching of a black), W. P. Moseley, Rush G. Kimball, James B. Thurman, Thomas Waters, S. P. Moseley, Fanny Prendergast, Laura Rogers. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Includes letters from M. E. Robertson, H. Beall, Albert Langley, C. P. Estill, Jno. F. Blalock, R[ush] G. Kimball, Henry L. Holman. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. W. T. Williams, S. W. Holman (of Mexia, Texas), F. P. Moseley, S. A. Moreland (bears letter of Holman), J. P. Philpott, Bass Williams, letter of recommendation of Twyman signed by citizens of Buckingham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e383 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Letters to Iverson L. Twyman bear letters from Samuel R. Twyman and Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, concerning family's poverty and his desire for an education; two people in jail for whipping children to death. Letter (draft) to Joseph Dupuy Eggleston , State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and teachers certificates signed in 1902-1905 by Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items. Includes copies of letters to Joseph Dupuy Eggleston concerning a controversy over the location of a school; copies of love letters to \"\"Miss Smith\"\" in December 1907 - January 1908 and copies of love letters to Josephine White, December 1922 - January 1923.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes letters from William Merry Perkins, N. A. Moseley, J. R. Blackburn, Eben S. Stearns (concerning Twyman's attendence at State Normal School, now Peabody College) and William S. Eldridge. Includes teachers certificates. One letter is to Iverson L. Twyman from John M. Colby concerning sale of Lee's Reminiscences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Letters to Twyman in Starrville, Texas concerning State Normal College, Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody), from Charles W. Bache, E. G. Littlejohn, Jr., J. S. Dobbins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Letters to him in Texas and Virginia. Includes letters from Joseph E. Dobbins, E. G. Maller, J. A. Mundy, E. W. Twyman, [W. M. or Wm.] Cabell. Concern State Normal College, Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody) and dissension in Mulberry Grove Church, Buckingham County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Includes four letters from Miss Sally M. Smith (see folder 87 for copies of his letters to her) and C. M. [Feigenspan ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. from James M. Thomas, Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, Courtney Irving, William G. Ransom. Includes letter, 11 January 1906, concerning Sally M. Smith (see folders 91 and 87).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e34 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. from James S. Thomas, Walter R. Smith, A. L. Smith, Willis A. Jenkins (concerning Virginia Education Exhibit of Jamestown Exposition), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, E. H. Russell, James S. Thomas, J. S. Jarman (president State female Normal School, Farmville, Va., now Longwood College).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Willis A. Jenkins (concerning Jamestown Exposition), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, James S. Thomas, William G. Ransom, Willie Sue Nicholas, Calva Watson, Lila Waller Duval, Charles M. Robinson, J. W. Hebditch, Hattie E. Forbes (concerning Sally M. Smith).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Calva Watson, Willie Sue Nichols, A. L. Pitts, L. O. Prince, Jno. W. Prince, James S. Thomas, Love Hardy, Joseph D. Eggleston, J. W. Hebditch, G. W. Patteson, Wm. G. Ransom, Lila Waller Duval, Courtney Irving, W. B. Forbes, C. J. Morris, W. W. Haskins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include James B. Thomas, James H. Dilliard (concerning Jeanes Fund for black teachers), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, T. E. Williams, Agnes White, H. Blankinship, Edna Wright, A. W. Carter, W. G. Edwards, Jackson Davis, Annie C. Coleman, A. W. Moore. Includes petitions requesting Twyman's reappointment as Superintendent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include O. J. Morgan, Nannie Baldwin, Calva Watson, Anna Roy[ster ?] Rogers, Eliza [?] (deciding not to marry Twyman because if her mother's objections), Plummer F. Jones (Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items. Letters to State Board of Education from W. L. Boatwright, A. H. Clement, A. C. Garnett, George Braxton Taylor, E. V. Anderson, A. S. Hall, Frank P. Brent, Sands Gayle requesting that Twyman be appointed again as school superintendent in place of Plummer F. Jones. Includes petitions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items. Include letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. and to R. C. Stearns, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction. Correspondents include Florence L. Pettit, W. W. Haskins, Joseph W. Everett, Jno. B. Terrell, C. G. Baughan, R. F. Andrews, D. A. Christie, Jackson Davis, Joe B. [Davis ?], Sands Gayle, C. J. Holsinger, E. E. Worrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Include letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Everett E. Worrell, H. L. Webb (to W. W. Haskins), Joseph W. Everett, R. C. Stearns. Includes regulations and grading system of Arvonia High School, 1915-1916.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items. Letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Harris Hart, J. A. C. Chandler (asking that teachers be paid even though school sessions were shortened because of the influenza epidemic of 1918), Chandler \u0026amp; Blakey, Jno. P. McConnell, G. L. Brown, Arthur D. Wright, W. W. Haskins, George Braxton Taylor, Olivia L. Wyson (to P. P. Glover), Harris Hart (to Frank T. West), Josephine White, [Edward ?] C. Spencer, Polly Garnett Saunders, nan Edwards, James W. Wigginton, Harry F. Byrd (concerning Shenandoah National Park). Includes wedding announcement; and minutes, 1925, of Democratic County Committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Include letters to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Claude R. Wood, W. J. Hubard, G. L. Morris (and A. J. Terill and A. W. Carter to Morris), Edyth Jenkins, Carey M. Scales, R. S. Burruss, A. H. Trent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters concerning Anti-Smith Democratic Movement. Correspondents include Lewis Twyman, J. Sidney Peters, Frank B. Dunford, G. W. M. [Taylor ?], J. Dwight Martin, James Cannon. Includes speech by T. N. Hass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Mostly concern Republican party politics. Correspondents include Dr. P. E. Tucker, L. F. Harris, Emmett D. Gregory, J. W. Blackwell, Harry F. Byrd. Includes broadside, 1930, entitled \"Notice to the Republican voters of Buckingham County.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items. Correspondents include Grover Hudgins, Cora Wood, Lilliam Eldridge, Russell Moon, Gertrude Sadler, Harry Byrd, Carter Glass, Rebekah Ellis, Hunter McGuire (dictated), Charles M. Barrell. Letters from Byrd and Carter Glass thank Twyman for opposition to packing U. S. Supreme Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e229 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. To his brother Iverson L. Twyman or John A. Twyman. Concern family's poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Includes letters to John A. Twyman, 1881-1882. Other letters concern Austin and Twyman genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Correspondents include Addison Spencer, Alice H. Bagby, L. F. Walker, W. R. Twyman, Iverson Twyman (of Bonham, Texas), Lizzie Twyman, C. Humphry, Julia Shipp, W. G. Stanard (concerning membership in the Virginia Historical Society), Lou. E. Twyman, John M. Daniel, Sm. L. [Clothworthy ?], John Lamb. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items. Correspondents include R. L. D. McAllister, Robert O. Garrett, Thomas M. Green, H. J. Eckenrode, William F. Bagby, Carl A. Lewis, John C. Underwood, George Braxton Taylor, Mrs. F. Handy, Anna Royster Rogers, James Y. Lloyd, Jno. W. Richardson, W. R. Twyman, E. V. Anderson, H. R. McIlwaine, George E. Booker, Lillie Beall Lewis, Ruth Beall, Jackson Davis (bears letter of Plummer F. Jones), E. W. Twyman. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items. Correspondents include Ruth Beall, Sands Gayle, H. Silverthorn Co., Benjamin Twyman, M. A. Twyman, H. R. McIlwaine, H. J. Eckenrode, Nusbaum Book \u0026amp; Art Co., Mrs. M. A. Twyman, Daphne A. Carter. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family and Twyman crest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items. Correspondents include Benjamin Twyman, Nusbaum Book \u0026amp; Art Co., Champ Clark, Margaret Huff (paper bears Twyman-coat-of-arms), D. W. Twyman, Jr., Thomas S. Martin, Leila C. Handy, Mrs. M. A. Twyman, Ruth Beall, Jno. C. Underwood, G. W. D. Twyman, Anna Roy[ster] Rogers, Sands Gayle, Lillie Geall Lewis. Concern genealogical inquiries on the Twyman family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Correspondents include Leila C. Handy, Jno. C. Underwood, The Genealogical Association [William A. Crozier], Benjamin Twyman, Augusta G. Twyman (in Rome, Italy), Margaret H. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Correspondents include Leila C. Handy, Anna Roy[ster] Rogers, Jno. C. Underwood, Ruth Beall, Mrs. R. J. Gilbert. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Correspondents include Benjamin Twyman (enclosing photos), Mrs. R. J. Gilbert, H. D. Flood (concerning statue in Richmond to George Rogers Clark), J. M. Street, Laura K. Crozier, [?] Nichols, Fannie Twyman Gilbert. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Correspondents include Mary Twyman Klayder, Lewis Twyman, Margaret Huff, Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert, I. M. S., William Ellyson (for State Mission Board of Baptist General Association), W. R. Boyd, Jr. (League to Enforce Peace), David Hepburn (Anti-Saloon League and pamphlet - Liquor vs. Life: Anarchy vs. Law by George W. McDaniel. Letters concern World War I, Influenza Epidemic of 1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items. Correspondents include Mary Twyman Klayder, Ruby M. Naylor, Oliver J. Sands, H. R. McIlwaine, Julia Twyman, George E. Booker, Duval Porter, C. M. Barrell, Effle E. Carney, Mrs. R. J. Gilbert, Arthur Kyle Davis, David Hepburn (Anti-Saloon League), Julien Gunn, J. H. Lewis, J. E. West, L. E. Mauch, Mildred Jones Lewis (concerning Lewis Association). Many letters concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family and death of Augusta Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Correspondents include Nettie [?], Mrs. Richard Floyd burke, James William Wigginton, Ruth Beall, Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert, Buford Twyman, Mary Twyman Klayder, H. F. Byrd (announcing his candidacy for governor), Eula May Burke, George Braxton Taylor, W. J. Hubard (concerning Lee Last Camp Association.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Correspondents include Kate M. Cannon, Margaret Beale, James Lewis (English dog postcard), Lillie [?], Jamie Rouston Boulware, Kate M. Cannon, Mary T. Klayder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e84 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items. Letters written to Iverson L. Twyman (concerning teaching and the family's poverty), Bettie [?], Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, [Seymour W.] Holman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items. Letters written to Iverson L. Twyman, Mabel B. Twyman, Samuel R. Twyman, Addie Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items. Letters written by Louise E. Twyman, Daphne [?], Benjamin Twyman, V[irginia] Aldridge, S. F. Kitchen, Lucy Twyman (describing Episcopal Home in Richmond), M. V. Scruggs, M. M. Ellis, M. G. Carter, Ella Watson, Julia W. [Viditz?], L. F. Walker, [Nettie ?] Wright. Includes booklet (The Light of Christmastide).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters by and to Julia Twyman. Correspondents include her mother, Uncle John Twyman, letter of recommendation of her as a teacher, Florida teaching certificates, M. Gordon Twyman while studying law at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items. Correspondents are Iverson L. Twyman, John A. Twyman (one letter bears note by Iverson L. Twyman; most letters written while she was attending State Normal School, Nashville, Tenn., [now Peabody College]), Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Augusta G. Twyman (concerning Mabel Twyman's ill-health, Dr. Edward McGuire, Dr. Hunter McGuire, streetcars in Richmond), Dr. Hunter McGuire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written from Nellie [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Photograph of Jack Twyman (as Lorenzo in \"Merchant of Venice\"), spiritual autobiography (copy), 1811, of George Twyman. Letters of Julia [?] and A. S. H. to Mary Lavinia Twyman, Alexander H. Sands (to Dr. William P. Twyman), Lizzie Twyman, Ben Twyman, Mrs. John Eldridge and Grover Hudgins to Lewis Twyman, Emmett D. Gregory, M. Gordon Twyman (to Edith Twyman and Julia Twyman), Mrs. M. V. Ayres, Belle [?] to Pa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Letter of E. P. Richardson to sister Ann S. Horsley, 1840, concerning qualms of her husband concerning slavery; letters, undated, of A. E. Horsley, letters, 1849 and n.d., of F. C. Horsley to Iverson L. Twyman (concerning his not being appointed to faculty of U. Va. : \"The faculty always intended to make their selections from the lower classes...They wanted to conciliate ragtag \u0026amp; bobtail because ragtag \u0026amp; bobtail vote for the delegates and the delegates vote for the annuity); John Horsley to James M. Spiller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Letters, 1837 and n.d., written by Mary Lavinia Horsley to Henry Rodes. Letters, 1837-1838, of Henry A. Cabell and Henriann Cabell to Mary Lavinia Horsley. Mary Lavinia Horsley was the first wife of Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864). They were married in Nov. 1838; she died in 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Letters, 1853 and undated by Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin to Geo. B. Austin (concerning her separation from Austin) and to Iverson L. Twyman concerning her separation. Letters to Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Correspondence, 1834-1853, of Robert Y. Horsley with to Iverson L. Twyman, Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin, George Austin and Lorenzo Norvell. Includes letter of Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin to George B. Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Correspondence, 1838-1859, of Doctor William A. Horsley with Iverson L. Twyman (concerning Horsley's study of medicine at MCV) and William H. Summerell (concerning graduation at a medical school in Philadelphia).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. 2 letters, Margaret Miller to Antonia (Tony) Spiller, 1868-1869. (In 1884 she married Iverson L. Twyman [1849-1921]. Letter, undated, by Hampden Spiller to George Spiller. Letters, 1851-1883 \u0026amp; undated, of Mary Frances Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman [bear letters of J. M. Spiller], Mrs [?] Bocock and letter, 1903, by F. G. Woodson to Mary F. Spiller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Letters written by or addressed to Sue M. Payne, Caroline Spiller, Emma Spiller, H. B. Spiller, J. H. Spiller, James Spiller, P. H. Spiller, I. L. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items. Letters, 1849, by G. A. Spiller to I. L. Twyman and James M. Spiller, George Spiller (while a student at VMI in 1862, working for New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Railroad, Mobile, Ala., Mobile and Ohio Railroad, Jackson, Tennesse; Texas Investment Co., Ltd., Fort Worth, Texas; Cattle Raisers Association, Jacksboro, Texas; Daily and Weekly Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas) to James M. Spiller and Mary Francis Spiller. Letters, 1855- , written to George Spiller by Charles B. Stewart, J. A. Kinnter, C. W. Figgat, L. W. Frazer, John Dooley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e219 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller, Guard Lock No. 4, James River \u0026amp; Kanawha Canal. One, 2 October 1848, is a detailed account of appearance and conversations of Thomas Hart Benton. Other letters concern politics, [Spiller's hatred of Whigs], slavery [\"I did not intend you to make a cook of Sally. Please leave her to herself to attend to the cows and her business - the women who suckle can and must cook\"] and requesting Twyman's aid in keeping Spiller's sister from going back to her former husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Letters written by J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman and George B. Austin concerning slaves (buying and selling) and farm management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Letters of J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman (one letter bears letter of Mary F. Spiller to Twyman), John H. Johnson, William McCorkle, H. Johns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman, Pauline V. Reid, Virginia J. McDowell, William A. Glasgow. Letters concern Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Iverson L. Twyman, and S. M. Bocock, concerning Reconstruction, povery of Twyman family and Readjusters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Letters from C[hapman] Johnson, George Booker, F. Jones, John A. Cooke, Josiah Samuel, Charles T. Bocock (concerning separation from Sarah Ann (Spiller) Bocock (concerning disposition of slaves and her ex- husband Charles T. Bocock), Mathew McDaniel, Henry Loving (concerning settling Balc people in Ohio), Holison Johns, Walter Gwynn, Eliza Carrington, John J. Grasty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items. Letters written by Eliza H. Carrington, D. P. Gooch, J. D. Davidson, H. C. Snyder, Reuben Sorrel (disposition of slaves), B. T. Stanley, N. H. Massie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items. Letters written by A. H. Benson (of 11th Va. Infantry Regiment ?, bears drawing of engagement at Dranesville, Va., 20 December 1861), B. C. Megginson, N. F. Bocock, B. M. DeWitt, J. D. Davidson, T. Henry Thompson, [?] Rowland, Jones \u0026amp; Miller, Lynchburg, Va., F[rancis] H[enney] Smith (concerning supplies in 1865 for Virginia Military Institute), H. S. Lochery, George T. Lyle, John S. Grasty, B. Gould, A. C. Smith, Hall A. Winston \u0026amp; Co., Baltimore, Md., E. F. Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Letters written by J. W. Walkup, Ben A. Donald (describing his recommendations for stuccoing), B. C. Megginson, Edward J. Chaffin, W. A. Deas (treasurer of VMI), Jno. K. Watkins, B. Gould, John T. Bocock, Charles A. Davidson, John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Includes letters from John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), S. M. Bocock, Elliott Spiller (while student at Hampden-Sydney College and including report) and M. N. Hylum (bears seal of and concerns Patrons of Husbandry, State Grange of Va.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items. Many letters about death of Elliott Spiller by gunshot wound at Hampden-Sydney College. Other letters concern Patrons of Husbandry, State Grange of Virginia. Correspondents include John A. Preston, William M. McPheeters, J. M. Blanton, D. W. Sparks, M. N. Hayburn, J. M. R. Sprinkel, Charles J. Jones, C. M. Reynolds, John F. White, L. T. Wilson, Frank G. Ruffin, William B. Cowper, Mary E. K. Damson, J. B. Seeley, Snow \u0026amp; Johnson, [n. p.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Letters written by A. F. Robertson, John T. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), William Mahone (calling a conference of Readjusters), Fannie Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items. Letters written by John T. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), John F. White, William E. Cameron, Frank G. Ruffin (concerning election of ? and his own office in state government), J. M. Reynolds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters written by John F. White (d. 1883), S. V. Reid, Mary Jasper Bocock, John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), Dr. James Madison Blanton, Jno. Henry Loving, George Hylton, William A. White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Letters written by Fleming Harris (former slave in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio), Charles J. Jones, J. M. Harris, S. T. Young, Ro[bert] F. Mays, W. G. Payne, William L. Royall, R. W. Glass, Catherine E. Phelps, William Mahone (letters, 25 June 1886 and 16 October 1887; concerning tariff and providing campaign strategy to Joseph B. Buhoman in his race against [?] Figgatt).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Letters written by Catherine E. Phelps, R. W. Glass, William Mahone (Republican patronage), W [Skeny ?], Fulvia [?], P. H. McCaull, Robert M. Hudson, C. W. Humphreys, Elliott Spiller, James Spiller (grandson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters written by or addressed to Dudley Brooke, Edward Cunningham, Joseph Curd, Joseph Davis, Alexander Fulton, James Govan, Mary (Twyman) Greenwood (b. 1733 - copy), Micajah [?], Henry McClurg, Jonathan Maxey, Richard North, Richard C. Potter, Richard Phelps, Thomas Pleasants (Quaker), Charles H. Saunders, John Seayres, Reuben Sims (issuing slave pass), George Twyman, Dr. James Walker, Willis Wills, Hill \u0026amp; Rea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items. Letters written by or addressed to Christopher Anthony, John Baskerville, J. Bolling, David Bondurant, Jeffrey Bondurant, George Booker, Thomas Boulware, William Dunford, Henry Flood, Walter L. Fontaine, Charles Garrote (or Garrott), James T. Hubard, Ben Maxey, Jacob Maxey, Jonathan Maxey, Zachariah Nevit, J. Pittman, Thomas E. Pleasants, Philip Slaughter, John Taylor of Caroline (2 letters written by him), Mutual Assurance Society, Messrs. Scott \u0026amp; Gilliam, Ca Ira, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items. Many letters are permissions for slaves to join Mulberry Grove Baptist Church or are letters of dismissal from churches. Include letters written by or addressed to George Booker, James Christian, John Couch, R. Eldridge, Jr., Levy Gibson (petition to get out of jail), J. P. Gipson, D. Guerrant, William Horsley, James T. Hubard, James Jones, W. B. Jones, Peter Klipstine, Richard G. Morris (agrees to slaves being baptized, but objects to their being immersed in November), William Moseley, William P. Moseley, Mildred Rose, Poindexter P. Scott, Seymour Scott, Frances W. Talbot, Isham Talbot, Frances W. Taylor, M. P. Thomas, Jno. M. Walker (bears opinion of Benjamin Watkins Leigh), Gilbert Walker, Warner Williams, Charles Yancey, and the Mulberry Grove Baptist Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Includes letters concerning slaves joining the church. Letters written by or addressed to W. Alexander, [?] Austen, William H. Carter (slave Patty), [?] M. Hollingsworth, Josias Jones, Thomas Jones, S. H. Laughlin, Jacob Maxey, William B. Maxey, R. E. Moseley, Reuben B. Patterson (slave), Charles Perrow, Robert A. Phelps, Robert Rives, Moses Spencer (concerning slave) and Lewis C. Tindall (concerning slave).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Letters written by or addressed to James Brown, E. W. Cabell, Jno. Crews, Mr. and Mrs. crews (invitation), B. M. DeWitt, Julia DeWitt, P. A. Forbes, Richard H. Gambria (Western State Lunatic Asylum), Elizabeth Glover, Charles Perrow, Margret S. Phillips, W. H. Plunkett, Webb, Brown \u0026amp; Co., [?] and a letter concerning Frederick C. Horsley's application for a position at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items. Letters written by or addressed to John M. Atkinson, Robert Atkinson, Sarah Austin, Anika Blew (black and perhaps slaves), Dr. James Bolton, [?] Breckinridge, F. M. Cabell, John B. Childers, Bennitt DeWitt, Samuel H. Dunn, Susie Ford, W. Franklin, James M. Fulks (hiring slaves), Sarah J. Garland, Joseph Grow, Jno. F. Hix, W. Hix, Joseph Kyle, Marcus T. C. Loving, Samuel McCorkle, W. A. Miller, [?] Moseley, R. D. Palmer, Peter S. Parker, J. W. Randolph, James H. Rodes, V. W. Southall, Jno. R. Thompson, Charles C. Tucker (land warrant claims), Iverson L. Twyman (concerning eye injury of Iverson L. Twyman, Jr.), George C. Walton, Jno. Walton, Seth Woodruff (selling of slave girls) \u0026amp; McCorkle, Simpson \u0026amp; Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items. Letters written by or addressed to Ben (slave working on Richmond defenses, 14 August 1864), Ada Bocock, [?] Brownes, Eliza H. Carrington, R. A. Coghill, N. F. Ellis, Richard Ellis, James H. Fitzgerald, P. A. Forbes (concerning escape of Bennett Dodge from Central Lunatic Asylum, Staunton, Va.), H. M. Garland, Jr., William A. Glasgow, J. H. Howell, R. R. Irving, Jeter \u0026amp; Dickinson, Kensey Johns, Harry O. Locher, Samuel McCorkle, A. D. Martin, Doctor John Peter Mettauer, B. G. Morris, Charles Y., Morris (concerning turning in names of all slaves aged between eighteen and fifty-five: 9 February 1864), William F. Oliver (commanding Davidson's Battery and concerning service record of Jessie A. Peters), Camm Pattison, Peyton, Cary \u0026amp; Co., Samuel Read, Jno. J. Riggins, Robert Shaw, Francis T. Stribling (superintendent of Central Lunatic Asylum), J. L. Thornton, Dr. [?] Walton (concerning Robert A. Gilliam, Co. F, 18th Virginia Regiment), James A. Wright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items. Letters written by or addressed to Grace R. Bagby, Joseph Brown, Jno. J. Echol, A. Eubank (describing a shooting outside saloon in San Antonio, Tx.), R. H. Gilliam, S. O. Larche, Bennie Lynn, Albert McDaniel, W. D. Moore, W. P. Moseley, Eva S. Newton, William Merry Perkins, Mary Philpott, Willie B. Philpott, Frank G. Ruffin (concerning Grange), James R. Thompson, William E. Walkup (concerning person who needs assistance from county), Samuel Lother Wynn, Jeter \u0026amp; Dickinson, Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. Letters written by or addressed to Mrs. J. Curry Abbitt (transfer of church membership for Thomas J. Davidson), Alice Bagby, A. J. Clore, Jr., Rosa V. Cole, J. W. Falson, George Hylton, Mrs. Paul A. Klayder (concerning Twyman genealogy), Nelia Miller (concerning Twyman genealogy), J. H. Montgomery, D. A. Richardson (for Armenian Relief Committee of Chicago), W. J. Sadler, Idah Meacham Stobridge, Robert M. Tarleton, S. Reed Vaughn, New Canton Motor Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany are incomplete and fragmentary. Genealogical material. Includes letters written by or addressed to George E. Booker, Charles L. Cocke, Bennitt M. DeWitt, Minnie Ellis, John Abner Eubank, Charles R. Fontaine, Thomas W. Garnett, E. G. Grasty, V. Hill, W. Hubard, David Kyle, Carol Martin, [?] Perkins, James Rowland, William Sands, W. Thompson, Nettie Walker (enclosing photograph of \"The Willows\"), Samuel D. Williams, E. A. Wright, James A. Wright, cloth fragment. Genealogical material, ca. 1850.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Includes letters written by Flippen \u0026amp; Montgomery, [Lynchburg ? Virginia], W. Gill, James M. Harris, John H. Hill, J. M. Spiller, James C. Turner, Iverson Lewis Twyman. See also J. M. Spiller letters and Twyman and Spiller manuscript volumes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. Papers relating to the canal. Letters written toJames M. Spiller by Thomas Harding Ellis and E. Lorraine. Minutes of the President and Directors of the James River and Kanawha Company. James M. Harris to Iverson L. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items. Papers relating to the canal. Includes letters written by or addressed to Frances A. Austin, Grace B. Austin, J. G. S. Boyd, E. L. Chinn, Thomas H. DeWitt, Thomas Harding Ellis, J. M. Harris, William P. Munford, Jno. B. Robertson, Francis H. Smith (of Virginia Military Institute), James M. Spiller; and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Papers relating to the canal. Time book for Gwynn Dam \u0026amp; Lock. Drawing - section of fender. Gwynn Dam, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e63 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e82 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e82 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e88 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e88 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e65 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e65 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e53 items. Folder 180 includes a copy of John Randolph agreement with James Hall, dated 27 April 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e53 items. Folder 180 includes a copy of John Randolph agreement with James Hall, dated 27 April 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e57 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e57 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items. Folder 190 includes 2 items signed by Edmund Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items. Folder 190 includes 2 items signed by Edmund Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e54 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items. Includes item signed by Edmund Henry about a legal matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e34 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items. Includes copy of legal paper involving Edmund Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e74 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e47 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e108 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e91 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e101 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Apparently more than one person by this name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. See also Martha E. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e126 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Apparently more than one person by this name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e84 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e71 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e66 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e66 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e62 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e65 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e57 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e94 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e117 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e69 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e97 items. Includes statement of 27 February 1858 of sale of a Negro man for $1075.00 by D. M. Pulliam \u0026amp; Co., Richmond, Va. A/c Dr. and Mrs. Iverson L. Twyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e78 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e93 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e84 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e51 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e37 items. Includes receipt, 6 August 1864, for Negro slave to work on fortifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e302 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e48 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e86 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Copy of a George Twyman will of 1733, and last advices of another George Twyman, 1803. Other Twyman items 1873-1939.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e223 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e112 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Papers involving both names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e250 items. Papers involving both names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e51 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e42 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e56 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Papers involving both names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e142 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e117 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Horsely - Austin, 1811. Horsley -Spiller, 1818-1850. Papers involving both names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e195 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e58 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e59 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e118 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e87 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e70 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e70 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e99 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e103 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items. Includes bill of James M. Spiller of 1863-1864 to Confederate States of America for hay, corn, etc. Also pardon from Andrew Johnson to James M. Spiller for \"taking part in the late rebellion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e195 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e106 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e81 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e161 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e164 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e103 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e57 items. Includes dentist's bill of period 1873-1883 finally settled in 1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e63 items. Includes copies of will of 1889 of J. M. Spiller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e73 items. The majority of the material concerns Miss Mary Spiller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e65 items. Includes part of deed dated 1 May 1784 signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items. Includes papers on the estate of William Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e34 items. Includes document dated \"Cold Comfort 5 February 1812\" and signed by Mary and Martha Harrison, sisters of Benjamin Harrison dealing with his slave estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e93 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e42 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e99 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e52 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e57 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items. 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Includes judgment involving Randolph Jefferson and John Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items. Includes \"A list of a Company of Light Infantry --- of the 100th Regiment (of) Buckingham Militia,\" 19 April 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e173 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e77 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items. 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include correspondence, accounts, legal papers and manuscript volumes. Includes papers of Archibald Austin (1772-1837), member of Congress, 1817-1819, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1815-1816, 1835-1837, his wife, Grace R. (Booker) Austin and their children, James M. Austin, John Austin and Bernard Austin, Grace Austin and Frances (Austin) Wright.","Correspondents of Archibald Austin include William H. Cabell, Walter L. Fontaine, Charles Yancey, Waller Taylor, George Booker, and Robert T. Hubard.","Subjects include the War of 1812, national politics and the business of the Virginia General Assembly. Papers include correspondence of Archibald Austin's son-in-law, Doctor Iverson Lewis Twyman (1810-1864) who married first, Mary Lavinia Horsley and second, Martha E. Austin. His correspondence concerns slavery, farm management, the study and practice of medicine and the education of his children whose letters are also part of the collection. His children were Iverson Lewis Twyman (1849-1921), John Austin Twyman, Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Samuel Rogers Twyman (concerning Twyman genealogy), Augusta Giles Twyman and Mabel Booker Twyman.","Austin twyman papers collection 1765-1865 Amherst and Buckingham Counties is available on 35 reels of microform in Swem Library's Microforms area call number HD1471 .U5 R43","Papers also contain a few items concerning the Horsley family and much correspondence and many accounts of James Madison Spiller, a friend of Dr. Iverson Lewis Twyman and the father-in-law of Iverson Lewis Twyman, Jr. The collection includes several items relating to Peter Francisco, Revolutionary War hero; materials relating to the James River and Kanawha Canal; letters pertaining to the Civil War; accounts and legal documents concerning Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Cumberland, Goochland, King and Queen, Nelson, Powhatan and Prince Edward Counties; genealogical materials relating to the Austin, Booker, Byrd, Clark, Gaines, Lewis, Montague, Rogers, Twyman and Walker families; and miscellaneous material consisting of poetry, religious manuscripts, recipes, memoranda and photographs.","Letters are filed in chronological order within each folder. Consequently, there may be more than one letter in the folder written by the person listed in the inventory and also, the letters written by this person may not be filed together within the folder. If the researcher is interested in a person, look throughout the folder. If the researcher is interested in a subject, each letter by the person writing about the subject must be looked at make sure all of the information about the subject has been seen. This series is divided into subseries by family name.","22 items.","5 items. Includes letters to Thomas Leland, John Austin (concerning a survey of James Breckenridge's grant). William A. Perkins and Robert Garland.","17 items. Includes letters by James Austin (brother, concerning candidates for House of Delegates in election of 1837), Grace R. Austin (wife), James M. Austin (son, concerning candidates for House of Delegates in election of 1837), Bernard Austin (son, while studying at an unidentified college which he compares to Hampden-Sydney College; and concerning his law practice and that of his father; and politics), John Austin (son).","72 items.","11 items. Includes letters by Bernard Austin (to his mother asserting his independence in regard to a marriage choice and concerning his leaving Virginia), B. G. Booker (brother of Mrs. Austin, concerning his move to the West), I. L. Twyman (asking assent from Grace R. Austin to marry her daughter), Eliza B. Austin, Susan Austin (ensalved woman), Martha E. (Austin) Twyman.","Susan Austin letter, 18 July 1851 includes transcription of the letter.","8 items. Includes letters by James Walker (concerning inoculation), William H. Cabell, Waller Taylor, Thomas McCleland (sending French clover seed from Botetourt Co., Va.), Jeremiah Weaver (money owed for a racehorse and carriage horses), Samuel P. Christian (soldiers from Buckingham County stationed on Craney Island in War of 1812), George Booker (written 26 March 1814, while serving with troops east of Lynnhaven), Gideon Spencer (asking Archibald Austin to run for Congress).","19 items. Includes letters by Richard Dabbs (setting up a schedule for preaching), Charles Yancey (written 10 February 1820, concerning session of General Assembly and the Missouri Compromise), Waller Taylor ([several items] Florida Question; Missouri Compromise; death of Stephen Decatur; insanity of John Randolph of Roanoke; Daniel D. Tompkins; opinion of Henry Clay; fear of Jackson and Calhoun; and election of John Q. Adams), Walter L. Fontaine (written 30 January 1821, concerning business of the General Assembly), Ro. B. Jones, Isham Talbot (laying off the town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; description of Alabama; his crops), S. Branch, Samuel C. Scott, John Fauntieroy, A. Caldwell.","12 items. Includes letters by A. White, Hampden-Sydney College (monthly report), George Booker (concerning business of General Assembly and revision of Virginia Court System in 1831), Stephen Hubbard, E. Booker (concerning anti-tariff convention to be held in Philadelphia September 1821), J. Mills, C. Fontaine, John W. Haskins, Samuel Ford, James W. Bouldin.","11 items. Includes letters by George Booker (declining to run again for House of Delegates), Charles Yancey (declining to run again for House of Delegates), John Morgan (asking Archibald Austin to run for House of Delegates), James Bouldin (discussing his mailing list to constituents), M. C. Spencer, P. P. Smith, Stephen Hubbard, C. Fontaine, H. Lipscomb, Samuel Ford.","11 items. Includes letters by P. P. Smith, P. H. Fontaine (news of politics in Washington and Virginia in 1836), Ro. T. Hubard, Thomas McCoy (concerning Bernard G. Austin), W. P. Mosley, University of Virginia (monthly report), Thomas H. Merryman, W. C. Nicholas.","7 items.","Letters by Archibald Austin, Jr.","17 items.","Letters by (and to) Bernard Gaines Austin. Concerning his life in Missouri; and an operation by Doctor [John Peter] Mettauer. To brothers and to Dr. I. L. Twyman.","111 items.","29 items. Payment for hire of slave Beverly while he was in the woods. Possible sale of slaves to pay off debt. Letters written to John Austin while he was attending the University of Virginia. Family going to the Centennial on borrowed money. News of the centennial. Reconstruction.","64 items. Concerning a homesick overseer, preparations for Christmas; food; clothes; hiring and selling of slaves; plants for the yard; slaves weaving cloth and making shoes. Slave Beverly.","18 items. Includes two slave letters (Mary to her mother and father; and Lucy Patterson to Beverly, her son). Includes letter, 7 May 1859, of R. Elariage stating he has no objection to a slave marriage and endorsing the prospective husband. Letter outlining how to manage the estate of Archibald Austin ['If we lose when we own the negroes, how much more loss we would sustain when the negroes are hired.\"] and what has transpired financially since Austin's death twelve years previously including the sale of forty-three slaves. Also letters written from Virginia Female Institute, Staunton, Va.","14 items.","Letters by George B. Austin. Also 2 letters to George B. Austin, 1847 and 1853. Sale of slaves; price of slaves in Richmond in 1854 and Austin's life as a schoolteacher in West Virginia.","6 items.","Letters to Grace Austin. Hiring of slaves in February 1865; and religion.","26 items.","12 items. Studying medicine at the University of Virginia and at Philadelphia College of Medicine. Hiring out of enslaved persons.","14 items. Letters written by J. L. Cabell (describing location of rooms at University of Virginia and recommending Austin), Charles J. Gee (concerning studying medicine and University of Virginia) and Thomas W. Hix (concerning studies at Philadelphia College of Medicine). Hiring of enslaved persons.","5 items.","Letters to Martha Austin, (before her marriage in 1848 to I.L. Twyman - see that file). Letter describing wedding plans and a cap.","29 items.","11 items. Family rift. Letters, 25 July - 5 September 1861, written by Austin while serving in [Company E, 21st Virginia Infantry Regiment.]","18 items. Includes letter about Civil War, 1861, from S. E. Austin, wife of Dr. James M. Austin and letters, 1838, written by Thomas F. Perkins concerning University of Virginia. Other letters concern hiring slaves to work on railroad and runaway slave.","513 items.","6 items. Includes letters to Miss Mary Lavinia Horsley (1838), Mrs. Mary Lavinia Horsley Twyman, capt. Robert Horsley, Miss Rebecca P. Horsley. (See letter, 4 March 1839, to Lavinia Horsley concerning eastern Tennessee).","16 items. Includes letters to Capt. A. W. Flippin, Capt. Harrington, George B. Austin, Martha E. Austin (written during her engagement to Twyman), Mrs. Martha E. Twyman (concerning the practice of medicine; care of a slave's child while she is in the field; sudden death of a slave mourned both as loss of property and as loss of a member of the family; and sale of slave \" [?] will tell the negroes and send them to crying and howling.\"","11 items. Includes letters to Frances Austin, Thomas Austin (concerning Rebecca Horsley), Grace B. Austin, Bernard Austin, Mrs. Martha E. Twyman, John Austin (hire of the slave Beverly; suggests taking him to a slave trader to see how much he would give for him to know whether to sell him or hire him out).","5 items. Includes letters to Daniel Woodson, Glass \u0026 Woodson, Lynchburg, Va., Thomas Austin, John Austin. Advice to John Austin concerning the study of medicine. Selling of slaves.","19 items. Includes letters to John Austin (writing a thesis for Austin while Austin is studying medicine in Philadelphia; hiring of slaves), Thomas Austin, Mrs. Martha E. Twyman.","12 items. Includes letters to Martha A. Twyman, Frances A. Austin (concerning hiring of slaves), John Austin, Thomas Austin, B. M. DeWitt (concerning family rift), M. M. Pendleton.","15 items. Includes letters to James M. Spiller, Thomas Austin (concerning sale of a slave child), Martha E. Twyman (concerning a division of slaves; advice on raising their son; selling slaves), B. M. DeWitt, W. M. Cabell, Iverson L. Twyman ([b. 1849] encouraging him to learn to read.)","15 items. Includes letters to James M. Spiller, Dr. Isaac Hays, R. S. Ellis, Dr. W. A Horsley (concerning cure for tapeworm), Orville Allen, Gen. Ro. A. Banks (politics), Gen. A. Brown, D. A. Snow (termination of a female schoolteacher's school because of her opinions on the hanging of the John Brown conspirators), Jno. Thompson.","17 items. Civil War comments in letters to Thomas Austin, J. M. Spiller, Iverson L. Twyman (b. 1849), J. B. McCaw (war injury of an Alabama soldier), Martha E. Twyman (concerning his illness and stay at Coyner's Springs), Col. R. H. Gilliam.","8 items. Includes note concerning trying to make slaves look better before they are sold.","14 items. Seth Woodruff (buying slaves in Richmond and taking them south), P. G. Gillum (concerning medical studies in Philadelphia), W. N. Rodes (Tennessee life), Orville Allen, B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins.","10 items. Includes letters from F. Hopkins, Samuel Jackson (medical advice), Chas. P. Lee, George S. Thornton (study of medicine in Philadelphia), William H. Diggs.","12 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins, John Early (1786-1873), Anthony Thornton, John H. Rodes, Lea \u0026 Blanchard, Philadelphia, Pa., Andrew White, Benjamin White.","5 items. Includes letters from Benjamin F. Rodes, F. T. Stribling (superintendent of Western Asylum), A. Pamplin, Shelton F. Leake, and B. M. DeWitt.","17 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, F. Hopkins, Jessie T. Agee, J. B. Reswick \u0026 Co., David B. Phelps, S. C. Banks, H. Mongomerie, Julia DeWitt, Francis T. Stribling (superintendent of Western Asylum), G. T. Thornton. Letters concern hiring of slaves.","14 items. Includes letters from Geo. T. Thornton (concerning his courtship), B. M. DeWitt (concerning his financial condition), Martha M. Phillips, P[aulus] Powell ([1809-1874] Congressman), James Alexander, D. T. C. Peters, V. Mosby.","18 items. Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt (concerning George T. Thornton; and the Richmond Examiner), V. P. Mosby, John G. McClanahan, Daniel P. Woodson, James M. Harris, S. P. [Vauter ?], D. P. Gooch, Seth Woodruff (evaluating slaves), W. A. Payne, Charles Scott (by Robert Pleasants), Anthony Thornton.","18 items. Includes letters from George T. Thornton (concerning Paulus Powell), James Brown (concerning a slavetrader, Samuel Rees), James M. Harris, E. Wingfield, D. P. Gooch, W. A. Payne (concerning possibility of gonorrhea among slaves), Andrew White, D. C. Jones, W. T. Young, Frances Rogers, E. Franklin, Jr. William H. Brown.","16 items. Includes letters from DeWitt H. White (concerning his medical practice), R. B. Gooch (concerning The Southern Planter), W. C. Jordan (granting permission for his slave to marry one of Twyman's slaves if Twyman approves), [Meem ?] Gwatkin, Thomas Robert, Anthony Thornton (concerning George Thornton), David S. Kaufman (describing Texas), Daniel Woodson (concerning Texas), R. D. Palmer, unidentified writer (concerning candidates for Convention for 1850; and poisoning by slaves), Bennitt M. DeWitt (concerning Richmond Examiner), E. A. Palmer, J. B. Strong (concerning hiring slaves).","10 items. Includes letters from Robert A. Stephens (concerning hiring slaves), William M. Blackford, [?] Hopkins, Daniel Woodson (concerning east-west plit of Virginia), Benjamin Winter, Ritchie \u0026 Dunnavant, R. Strabler \u0026 Co.","13 items. Includes letters from James D. Watts (asking Twyman to act as a protector and advisor to Watt's slave), R. C. Woody, Nathaniel Woodhouse, F. M. Cabell, L. Brown, Zullock \u0026 Crenshaw, Seth Woodruff (asking for slave to be delivered so she can be sent south with others), William N. Chick, William M. Cabell, J. W. Cameron, Mary M. Cameron.","15 items. Includes letters from H. Mundy (his medical studies at University of Virginia; and death of John Austin), Smith Bosworth, L H. Wingfield, B. M. DeWitt (concerning family rift; and editing newspaper in Alabama), Thomas A Carter (punishment of slave), Silas P. Vauter, Joseph Kyle, R. W. Shaw (hiring slave), George T. Thornton, John F. White, B. Gildersleeve, Jackson L. Thornton (concerning George T. Thornton), James M. [Fulks ?], Jno. F. Hix (hiring slaves).","15 items. Includes letters from J. B. Scott (illness of slave), Smith Bosworth (hiring slave), John C. Mundy (medical studies at University of Pennsylvania), James E. Horner (hiring slave), W. H. Perkins (meeting of General Assembly), Samuel Scott, J. B. Wilkinson (hiring slaves), Jefferson Mays, George T. Thornton (his medical practice), Jesse L. Wilkinson, Benjamin S. Vawter (his medical studies at University of Virginia), R. H. Dickinson \u0026 Brother (evaluation of slaves), Jno. S. Cocke, Robert H. Gray (hiring slaves to work on Virginia \u0026 Tennessee Railroad).","30 items. Includes letters from A. M. Montgomery (hiring slaves to lay railroad track), Dickinson, Hill \u0026 Co. (value of slaves), Pulliam \u0026 Davis (value of slaves), James D. Watts (illness of slaves), George G. Curle (hiring of slaves), Jno. W. Haskins, M. F. Perkins (hiring overseer), L. H. Wingfield, George T. Thornton, James M. Cunningham (his illness), Walter S. Dunn ([of James River and Kanawha Canal]; runaway hired slaved), Francis A. Blu[?], W. P. Hill (appointing Twyman delegate for Medical Society of Virginia to National Medical Association in Philadelphia), William M. Cabell, George B. Thurman, B. M. DeWitt, J. C. Mundy, James B. Hargrove, L. H. Wingfield, A. N. Montgomery, W. T. Anderson, L. P. Mercer, James M. Fulks, Smith Bosworth.","34 items. Includes letters from J. C. Mundy, Taliaferro \u0026 Hamilton, S. F. Lucado, N. F. Bocock (runaway slave), B. M. DeWitt, James M. Harris (hire of slaves; runaway hired slave), J. D. Damson, Lewis H. Wingfield, A. Hopkins, Charles R. Shepard, H. Wilson Hix (hire of slave), Lawson G. Tyler (sending slave nurse), John Harry (his illness), James Bolton (treatment of injured eye), David R. Lew, Isaac Hays (treatment of injured eye), Adie Gray, Th. F. Perkins, Eliza Spencer, Mary Miller, D. M. Pulliam \u0026 Co. (sale of runaway slave), James M. Fulks (hire of slave), S. J. Woolridge, Elizabeth A. Harvey, Mayo Cabell, R. T. Ellis, Jr., William J. Spencer (overseer of the poor, Buckingham Co., Va.), William D. Cabell (hire of slave and his treatment.)","35 items. Includes letters from Absalom (slave letter), W. Gill (concerning slave Absalom), James M. Harris (hiring slaves for James River and Kanawha Canal), Robert A. Banks (politics), L. D. Mercer, R. H. Gilliam, Doctor James Bolton, Jordan Taylor (health of slave), D. H. Landon, J. Lawrence Meem, Alfred Iverson (concerning geneology of Iverson family), J. L. Thornton (illness and death of George T. Thornton), M. G. C. Long, W. M. Woodward, Adeline A. Sands (applying for teaching position), E. J. Snow (her firing as teacher), D. A. Snow (for A. Snow concerning firing of E. J. Snow), Hableston \u0026 Bro., T. Lyon, A. M. Ford(applying for teaching position), Mary F. Dandridge, John G. Meem, M. E. Walsh (negotiating and accepting teaching position), Lucy C. Bondurant (applying for teaching position), E. H. Gill (hiring slaves for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad), Ada B. Bocock.","Includes letters from B. M. DeWitt, W. P. Mosley (candidate for Secession Convention), McCorkle \u0026 Co. (hiring enslaved persons), E. H. Gill (hiring enslaved persons for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad), unidentified writer (hiring of enslaved persons), Ella T. Watson (her education), C. Emma Moore, James M. Harris, Lucy C. Bondurant, William Knabe \u0026 Co. (piano), John G. Meem, Conrad Freimann (piano), Peter R. Patterson, C. A. Preots (Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute), James L. Stephens, Robert (Keats?), L. D. Jones, T. T. Omohundro, E. H. Gill, R. H. Gillam, John Farriss (hiring enslaved persons), Elsom Bro. \u0026 Co., Howardsville, Va., Jacob Garrett, H. M. Bondurant, Robert L. Ragland, John H. Bondurant (hiring enslaved persons), Judith B. Smith, Charles R. Ackerly, Z. G. Wood, Sarah S.. Carnifer, Wilson Hix (to Martha (Austin) Twyman), Thomas P. Childress, Mary Clegg (applying for teaching position), R. S. Powers.","Includes letters by Thomas Dodermead (hiring slaves for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Co.; runaway hired hand, Beverly); \"A Methodist\" (concerning a teaching position; she studied at Buckingham Female Collegiate Institute), W. A. Turner (hiring slaves), Jno. J. Riggins (teaching), Bocock \u0026 Parrish, John W. Wingfield (paymaster for Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, hiring slaves), Mary (Annis?) DeWitt (illness of B. M. DeWitt, bears letter of J. C. Mundy), Jno. F Hix (death of B. M. DeWitt), Mary A. Morris (requesting that her husband be re-committed to Western State Asylum), R. B. Shaw, Jr. (speculating that Lee may attack Hooker), Samuel Read (Confederate government's hiring of slaves), J. A. Hefelfinger (Coyner's Springs), Adeline A. Sands (teaching position), Hetty R. Gillam, N. F. Bocock, Stabler \u0026 Jones, C. Amanda Hix, J. L. Thornton (describing Union raid in Orange County, Virginia), Robert Atkinson, Hill, Dickinson \u0026 Co., Richmond, Virginia, (price of slaves), R. P. Pattison, W. W. Forbes (hiring slaves for Joseph R. Anderson \u0026 Co. Tredegar), Brown \u0026 Deane, Richmond, Virginia (scarcity of schoolbooks), E. A. Cabell, Thomas F. Perkins (school), Julia E. DeWitt, W. M. Jerdone (his school), Alfred Hughes, A. Brooks (Confederate cavalryman from Georgia).","36 items. Includes letters by George T. Thornton, J. M. Harris, Jno. F. Hix, Cambridge Austin (slave letter), James Jones, Ths. M. Watson, E. A. Cabell (hiring slaves), Mrs. E. H. Gill, L. D. Jones, Th[omas] Wilson Hix, V. P. Mosby, Francis A. Blair, R. S. Ellis, Jr., Benjamin F. Rodes, E. H. Gill, William D. Hix, E. D. Moore, Jesse A. Watts (at the University of Virginia), Bennitt M. DeWitt (family rift), George W. Clark, O. A. (speech by Governor Barbour), W. C. Jordan (describing how to build a hot bed to grow potatoes), M. F. [Perkins ?], Doctor James Bolton (from Twyman), P[aulus] Powell, Hiram C. Kyle, [?] Austin, L. W. Cabell.","218 items.","7 items. Includes letters to Frances Austin Wright (mother's female illness; an alleged malingering and burglarizing female slave; fixing new clothes to sell a slave in; sewing slave clothing; selling of slaves), John Austin (fixing up slaves to sell), mother Grace R. Austin (having teeth fixed - bears letter of Iverson Lewis Twyman to George B. Austin).","7 items. Includes letters to sister Grace Austin, Frances Austin (family rift), John Austin, Iverson L. Twyman.","16 items. Letters to Iverson L. Twyman (letter, 13 September 1853 bears letter of Frances A. Austin concerning slave leaving to visit his wife). Other letters concern dressing slaves up to sell them and slave Beverly apparently with Confederate Army during Gettysburg Campaign), James M. Spiller, R. S. Ellis, Jr. (to Martha Twyman), J. Avis Bartley and Sarah F. Harris.","25 items. Includes letters to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921), concerning her worry about him, the education of his brothers and sisters, an umber mine on her farm, and sharecropping with freed blacks. Includes a letter to James A. Wright and one letter from Mabel Twyman to her brother Iverson Twyman.","27 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concerns the family's poverty and her concern over the sale of family land. Includes a letter to Mary Spiller and a letter from Mabel B. Twyman. Includes a draft of a letter to C. L. Cocke concerning Hollins Institute.","16 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concerns the family's poverty and her concern over the sale of family land. Includes a letter to Mary Spiller.","16 items. Concerns the family's poverty and money owed to West \u0026 Agee which may force the sale of her land.","17 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concern the family's poverty and her concern over her son's safety.","10 items. Written to her son Iverson L. Twyman (1849-1921). Concern the family's poverty and her concern for her son.","13 items. Written to her son John Twyman. Includes letters to John Twyman from Sam Twyman, Iverson L. Twyman and Augusta G. Twyman and a letter of Martha E. (Austin) Twyman to Iverson L. Twyman.","6 items. Written to Iverson L Twyman (1810-1864). Frances (Austin) Wright, Nannie [?], John Austin, Iverson L. Twyman (b. 1849) and Grace Austin.","25 items. Includes letters from L. J. Payne, W. C. Jordan, an unidentified woman (complaining of verbal abuse by slaves), Penariah Layne, Samuel McCorkle, M. A. Robertson, Kate F. Evans, I. B. Garden (sprinkling of chloride of lime about the [slave] cabins to prevent the spread of fever), W. M. Cabell, Samuel Read (hire of slave by Confederate States Army), [James M. Spiller ?], Junius E. Leigh, James Avis Bartley, Seymour W. Holman (bears engraving of Washington College now Washington and Lee University), Internal Revenue Service (enclosing bank income tax form for 1868) and William J. Spencer.","10 items. Includes letters from E. A. Carter, James M. Harris, Seymour W. Holman (concerning Iverson Twyman's courtship of a Georgia woman), Charles Lewis Cocke (concerning his deduction for indigent students and his standard for hiring teachers at Hollins Institute [now Hollins College]), N. F. Ellis, [Sue Asa Washington ? - former slave ?], J. S. Tompkins (at Hollins Institute [now Hollins College] sending his treatment for typhoid fever), M. N. Cabell (concerning will of James M. Wright).","23 items. Includes letters from R. S. Ellis, Jr., Nannie F. Ellis (concerning Hollins Institute [now Hollins College]), L. C. P., [John Dismuke ?], George J. Hundley, M. A. Robertson, Eliza M. Eldridge (bears draft of a letter to [?] concerning the hiring of a teacher), M. K. Cabell, Amanda [?], N. A. Moseley (concerning a slave marriage), K. M. Perkins, and Samuel B. Partin.","390 items.","26 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Georgia) to father Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864), mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances A. Wright, [?] Gill (draft, 5 July 1871, of a love letter), and sister Augusta Giles Twyman.","21 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Georgia, from New Orleans and while moving to Texas) to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Dan [?], Hank [Frances A. Wright], Uncle Paschal Twyman, Fannie [?], Annie [?] (love letter), James M. Spiller, M. Edwards.","19 items. Includes letters written (while teaching school in Texas) to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, Annie [?] (love letter), [?] Lowe, Augusta Giles Twyman, John Twyman.","14 items. Includes letters written from Texas to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, Annie [?], John Twyman, Alice Johnson (love letter), Letter, 14 September 1874, concerns Texas and Black persons.","8 items. Includes letters written from Texas to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Frances (Austin) Wright, John A. Twyman, Samuel R. Twyman, William Dixon, Augusta Giles Twyman.","28 items. Includes letters written to mother Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Augusta Giles Twyman, John A. Twyman, Samuel A. Twyman.","30 items. Includes letters written from Texas to Augusta Giles Twyman, John Austin, Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Hank (Frances A. Wright), Mabel Booker Twyman.","30 items. Includes letters (written from Texas) to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Thomas Austin, Augusta Giles Twyman, Miss Yelverton, John A. Austin (concerning Greenback Party).","15 items. Includes letters (written from Texas) to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Mabel Booker Twyman, Emma Buson, Thomas [?], Albert Langley. Last letter in folder written from Virginia.","6 items. From Virginia to brother John in Nashville, Tennesse. One letter bears composition \"Management of Common Schools\" and another bears note of M. E. Twyman asking her son not to drink.","28 items. Include letters from Virginia to brother John Twyman in Nashville (where he is attending college at State Normal College, now Peabody College) and in Texas. Two letters bear letters of Augusta Giles Twyman. Letters concern Readjuster politics in Buckingham County. \"The Readjusters all over the county voted for the negro [Shed Dungee] and John Eldridge says he is prouder of that one act than of any other in his whole life.\" Lists other individuals who voted for Dungee. Turkey and deer hunting.","16 items. Letters to brother John Twyman in Texas. Concerns Mabel Booker Twyman leaving State Normal School (Peabody College) and Eben Sperry Stearns. Includes letter to Antonia (Spiller) Twyman (whom he married in 1884). Letters to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman and a letter, n.d., to J. Avis Bartley.","5 items. Includes letters written by Seymour W. Holman, John A. Twyman. Also includes letters from J. W. Fishburne to W. J. Moseley, B. F. Outze and J. R. Taylor concerning I. L. Twyman and Twyman's teaching certificate, 1871, issued in Meriwether County, Ga.","14 items. Includes letters written by Seymour W. Holman (of Mexia, Texas), Fannie [?], Stanley P. Mosley, Addie M. Walker, W. W. Wisdom, a school agreement drawn up by Twyman and letters of recommendation written by Holman concerning Twyman's qualifications to teach school.","25 items. Love letters from Miss Annie Vickers (See also folders 66-68 for drafts of Twyman's letters).","30 items. Includes letters from J. L. Lowe, Seymour W. Holman, W. P. Moseley, Mary P. Moreland, Gussie Moreland, W. H. Richardson (to George J. Hundley concerning appointment of John A Twyman to VMI), P. H. Dunson, J. P. Philpott, Wilson, Hinkle \u0026 Co., Cincinnati, Ohio (concerning schoolbooks), Hattie Harris, A. M. Johnson, Maggie Harris, A. M. Johnson, L. D. Forbes. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.","15 items. Includes letters from W. M. Thornton, George J. Hundley, John M. Colby, J. W. Fishburne, M. Washington, C. F. Scott. Letters concern teaching school.","20 items. Includes letters from R. F. Mills, Jno. T. Blalock, Thomas F. Lewis, Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, W. B. Blalock, W. L. Price, and letters concerning Twyman's church membership and letters of recommendation. Includes a teaching certificate for Limestone, Texas.","24 items. Includes letters from Seymour W. Holman, (letter, 8 May 1878, concerns lynching of a black), W. P. Moseley, Rush G. Kimball, James B. Thurman, Thomas Waters, S. P. Moseley, Fanny Prendergast, Laura Rogers. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.","12 items. Includes letters from M. E. Robertson, H. Beall, Albert Langley, C. P. Estill, Jno. F. Blalock, R[ush] G. Kimball, Henry L. Holman. Letters concern Mexia, Texas and teaching school.","4 items. W. T. Williams, S. W. Holman (of Mexia, Texas), F. P. Moseley, S. A. Moreland (bears letter of Holman), J. P. Philpott, Bass Williams, letter of recommendation of Twyman signed by citizens of Buckingham.","383 items.","10 items. Letters to Iverson L. Twyman bear letters from Samuel R. Twyman and Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, concerning family's poverty and his desire for an education; two people in jail for whipping children to death. Letter (draft) to Joseph Dupuy Eggleston , State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and teachers certificates signed in 1902-1905 by Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va.","21 items. Includes copies of letters to Joseph Dupuy Eggleston concerning a controversy over the location of a school; copies of love letters to \"\"Miss Smith\"\" in December 1907 - January 1908 and copies of love letters to Josephine White, December 1922 - January 1923.","10 items. Includes letters from William Merry Perkins, N. A. Moseley, J. R. Blackburn, Eben S. Stearns (concerning Twyman's attendence at State Normal School, now Peabody College) and William S. Eldridge. Includes teachers certificates. One letter is to Iverson L. Twyman from John M. Colby concerning sale of Lee's Reminiscences.","17 items. Letters to Twyman in Starrville, Texas concerning State Normal College, Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody), from Charles W. Bache, E. G. Littlejohn, Jr., J. S. Dobbins.","7 items. Letters to him in Texas and Virginia. Includes letters from Joseph E. Dobbins, E. G. Maller, J. A. Mundy, E. W. Twyman, [W. M. or Wm.] Cabell. Concern State Normal College, Nashville, Tenn. (now Peabody) and dissension in Mulberry Grove Church, Buckingham County.","6 items. Includes four letters from Miss Sally M. Smith (see folder 87 for copies of his letters to her) and C. M. [Feigenspan ?].","17 items. Letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. from James M. Thomas, Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, Courtney Irving, William G. Ransom. Includes letter, 11 January 1906, concerning Sally M. Smith (see folders 91 and 87).","34 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. from James S. Thomas, Walter R. Smith, A. L. Smith, Willis A. Jenkins (concerning Virginia Education Exhibit of Jamestown Exposition), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, E. H. Russell, James S. Thomas, J. S. Jarman (president State female Normal School, Farmville, Va., now Longwood College).","32 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Willis A. Jenkins (concerning Jamestown Exposition), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, James S. Thomas, William G. Ransom, Willie Sue Nicholas, Calva Watson, Lila Waller Duval, Charles M. Robinson, J. W. Hebditch, Hattie E. Forbes (concerning Sally M. Smith).","26 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools in Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Calva Watson, Willie Sue Nichols, A. L. Pitts, L. O. Prince, Jno. W. Prince, James S. Thomas, Love Hardy, Joseph D. Eggleston, J. W. Hebditch, G. W. Patteson, Wm. G. Ransom, Lila Waller Duval, Courtney Irving, W. B. Forbes, C. J. Morris, W. W. Haskins.","23 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include James B. Thomas, James H. Dilliard (concerning Jeanes Fund for black teachers), Joseph Dupuy Eggleston, T. E. Williams, Agnes White, H. Blankinship, Edna Wright, A. W. Carter, W. G. Edwards, Jackson Davis, Annie C. Coleman, A. W. Moore. Includes petitions requesting Twyman's reappointment as Superintendent.","8 items. Includes letters to him as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include O. J. Morgan, Nannie Baldwin, Calva Watson, Anna Roy[ster ?] Rogers, Eliza [?] (deciding not to marry Twyman because if her mother's objections), Plummer F. Jones (Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va.)","50 items. Letters to State Board of Education from W. L. Boatwright, A. H. Clement, A. C. Garnett, George Braxton Taylor, E. V. Anderson, A. S. Hall, Frank P. Brent, Sands Gayle requesting that Twyman be appointed again as school superintendent in place of Plummer F. Jones. Includes petitions.","22 items. Include letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. and to R. C. Stearns, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction. Correspondents include Florence L. Pettit, W. W. Haskins, Joseph W. Everett, Jno. B. Terrell, C. G. Baughan, R. F. Andrews, D. A. Christie, Jackson Davis, Joe B. [Davis ?], Sands Gayle, C. J. Holsinger, E. E. Worrell.","19 items. Include letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Everett E. Worrell, H. L. Webb (to W. W. Haskins), Joseph W. Everett, R. C. Stearns. Includes regulations and grading system of Arvonia High School, 1915-1916.","22 items. Letters written to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Harris Hart, J. A. C. Chandler (asking that teachers be paid even though school sessions were shortened because of the influenza epidemic of 1918), Chandler \u0026 Blakey, Jno. P. McConnell, G. L. Brown, Arthur D. Wright, W. W. Haskins, George Braxton Taylor, Olivia L. Wyson (to P. P. Glover), Harris Hart (to Frank T. West), Josephine White, [Edward ?] C. Spencer, Polly Garnett Saunders, nan Edwards, James W. Wigginton, Harry F. Byrd (concerning Shenandoah National Park). Includes wedding announcement; and minutes, 1925, of Democratic County Committee.","12 items. Include letters to Twyman as Superintendent of Schools, Buckingham County, Va. Correspondents include Claude R. Wood, W. J. Hubard, G. L. Morris (and A. J. Terill and A. W. Carter to Morris), Edyth Jenkins, Carey M. Scales, R. S. Burruss, A. H. Trent.","16 items. Letters concerning Anti-Smith Democratic Movement. Correspondents include Lewis Twyman, J. Sidney Peters, Frank B. Dunford, G. W. M. [Taylor ?], J. Dwight Martin, James Cannon. Includes speech by T. N. Hass.","10 items. Mostly concern Republican party politics. Correspondents include Dr. P. E. Tucker, L. F. Harris, Emmett D. Gregory, J. W. Blackwell, Harry F. Byrd. Includes broadside, 1930, entitled \"Notice to the Republican voters of Buckingham County.\"","21 items. Correspondents include Grover Hudgins, Cora Wood, Lilliam Eldridge, Russell Moon, Gertrude Sadler, Harry Byrd, Carter Glass, Rebekah Ellis, Hunter McGuire (dictated), Charles M. Barrell. Letters from Byrd and Carter Glass thank Twyman for opposition to packing U. S. Supreme Court.","229 items.","10 items. To his brother Iverson L. Twyman or John A. Twyman. Concern family's poverty.","17 items. Includes letters to John A. Twyman, 1881-1882. Other letters concern Austin and Twyman genealogy.","18 items. Correspondents include Addison Spencer, Alice H. Bagby, L. F. Walker, W. R. Twyman, Iverson Twyman (of Bonham, Texas), Lizzie Twyman, C. Humphry, Julia Shipp, W. G. Stanard (concerning membership in the Virginia Historical Society), Lou. E. Twyman, John M. Daniel, Sm. L. [Clothworthy ?], John Lamb. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family.","32 items. Correspondents include R. L. D. McAllister, Robert O. Garrett, Thomas M. Green, H. J. Eckenrode, William F. Bagby, Carl A. Lewis, John C. Underwood, George Braxton Taylor, Mrs. F. Handy, Anna Royster Rogers, James Y. Lloyd, Jno. W. Richardson, W. R. Twyman, E. V. Anderson, H. R. McIlwaine, George E. Booker, Lillie Beall Lewis, Ruth Beall, Jackson Davis (bears letter of Plummer F. Jones), E. W. Twyman. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family.","22 items. Correspondents include Ruth Beall, Sands Gayle, H. Silverthorn Co., Benjamin Twyman, M. A. Twyman, H. R. McIlwaine, H. J. Eckenrode, Nusbaum Book \u0026 Art Co., Mrs. M. A. Twyman, Daphne A. Carter. Concern genealogical inquiries on Twyman family and Twyman crest.","26 items. Correspondents include Benjamin Twyman, Nusbaum Book \u0026 Art Co., Champ Clark, Margaret Huff (paper bears Twyman-coat-of-arms), D. W. Twyman, Jr., Thomas S. Martin, Leila C. Handy, Mrs. M. A. Twyman, Ruth Beall, Jno. C. Underwood, G. W. D. Twyman, Anna Roy[ster] Rogers, Sands Gayle, Lillie Geall Lewis. Concern genealogical inquiries on the Twyman family.","16 items. Correspondents include Leila C. Handy, Jno. C. Underwood, The Genealogical Association [William A. Crozier], Benjamin Twyman, Augusta G. Twyman (in Rome, Italy), Margaret H. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.","10 items. Correspondents include Leila C. Handy, Anna Roy[ster] Rogers, Jno. C. Underwood, Ruth Beall, Mrs. R. J. Gilbert. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.","14 items. Correspondents include Benjamin Twyman (enclosing photos), Mrs. R. J. Gilbert, H. D. Flood (concerning statue in Richmond to George Rogers Clark), J. M. Street, Laura K. Crozier, [?] Nichols, Fannie Twyman Gilbert. Concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family.","17 items. Correspondents include Mary Twyman Klayder, Lewis Twyman, Margaret Huff, Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert, I. M. S., William Ellyson (for State Mission Board of Baptist General Association), W. R. Boyd, Jr. (League to Enforce Peace), David Hepburn (Anti-Saloon League and pamphlet - Liquor vs. Life: Anarchy vs. Law by George W. McDaniel. Letters concern World War I, Influenza Epidemic of 1918.","22 items. Correspondents include Mary Twyman Klayder, Ruby M. Naylor, Oliver J. Sands, H. R. McIlwaine, Julia Twyman, George E. Booker, Duval Porter, C. M. Barrell, Effle E. Carney, Mrs. R. J. Gilbert, Arthur Kyle Davis, David Hepburn (Anti-Saloon League), Julien Gunn, J. H. Lewis, J. E. West, L. E. Mauch, Mildred Jones Lewis (concerning Lewis Association). Many letters concern genealogical inquiries of Twyman family and death of Augusta Twyman.","17 items. Correspondents include Nettie [?], Mrs. Richard Floyd burke, James William Wigginton, Ruth Beall, Mrs. Robert J. Gilbert, Buford Twyman, Mary Twyman Klayder, H. F. Byrd (announcing his candidacy for governor), Eula May Burke, George Braxton Taylor, W. J. Hubard (concerning Lee Last Camp Association.)","8 items. Correspondents include Kate M. Cannon, Margaret Beale, James Lewis (English dog postcard), Lillie [?], Jamie Rouston Boulware, Kate M. Cannon, Mary T. Klayder.","84 items.","23 items. Letters written to Iverson L. Twyman (concerning teaching and the family's poverty), Bettie [?], Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, [Seymour W.] Holman.","31 items. Letters written to Iverson L. Twyman, Mabel B. Twyman, Samuel R. Twyman, Addie Walker.","30 items. Letters written by Louise E. Twyman, Daphne [?], Benjamin Twyman, V[irginia] Aldridge, S. F. Kitchen, Lucy Twyman (describing Episcopal Home in Richmond), M. V. Scruggs, M. M. Ellis, M. G. Carter, Ella Watson, Julia W. [Viditz?], L. F. Walker, [Nettie ?] Wright. Includes booklet (The Light of Christmastide).","17 items.","Letters by and to Julia Twyman. Correspondents include her mother, Uncle John Twyman, letter of recommendation of her as a teacher, Florida teaching certificates, M. Gordon Twyman while studying law at the University of Virginia.","46 items.","29 items. Correspondents are Iverson L. Twyman, John A. Twyman (one letter bears note by Iverson L. Twyman; most letters written while she was attending State Normal School, Nashville, Tenn., [now Peabody College]), Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Augusta G. Twyman (concerning Mabel Twyman's ill-health, Dr. Edward McGuire, Dr. Hunter McGuire, streetcars in Richmond), Dr. Hunter McGuire.","Letters written from Nellie [?].","15 items. Photograph of Jack Twyman (as Lorenzo in \"Merchant of Venice\"), spiritual autobiography (copy), 1811, of George Twyman. Letters of Julia [?] and A. S. H. to Mary Lavinia Twyman, Alexander H. Sands (to Dr. William P. Twyman), Lizzie Twyman, Ben Twyman, Mrs. John Eldridge and Grover Hudgins to Lewis Twyman, Emmett D. Gregory, M. Gordon Twyman (to Edith Twyman and Julia Twyman), Mrs. M. V. Ayres, Belle [?] to Pa.","5 items. Letter of E. P. Richardson to sister Ann S. Horsley, 1840, concerning qualms of her husband concerning slavery; letters, undated, of A. E. Horsley, letters, 1849 and n.d., of F. C. Horsley to Iverson L. Twyman (concerning his not being appointed to faculty of U. Va. : \"The faculty always intended to make their selections from the lower classes...They wanted to conciliate ragtag \u0026 bobtail because ragtag \u0026 bobtail vote for the delegates and the delegates vote for the annuity); John Horsley to James M. Spiller.","5 items. Letters, 1837 and n.d., written by Mary Lavinia Horsley to Henry Rodes. Letters, 1837-1838, of Henry A. Cabell and Henriann Cabell to Mary Lavinia Horsley. Mary Lavinia Horsley was the first wife of Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864). They were married in Nov. 1838; she died in 1844.","6 items. Letters, 1853 and undated by Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin to Geo. B. Austin (concerning her separation from Austin) and to Iverson L. Twyman concerning her separation. Letters to Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin.","7 items. Correspondence, 1834-1853, of Robert Y. Horsley with to Iverson L. Twyman, Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin, George Austin and Lorenzo Norvell. Includes letter of Rebecca P. (Horsley) Austin to George B. Austin.","7 items. Correspondence, 1838-1859, of Doctor William A. Horsley with Iverson L. Twyman (concerning Horsley's study of medicine at MCV) and William H. Summerell (concerning graduation at a medical school in Philadelphia).","15 items. 2 letters, Margaret Miller to Antonia (Tony) Spiller, 1868-1869. (In 1884 she married Iverson L. Twyman [1849-1921]. Letter, undated, by Hampden Spiller to George Spiller. Letters, 1851-1883 \u0026 undated, of Mary Frances Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman [bear letters of J. M. Spiller], Mrs [?] Bocock and letter, 1903, by F. G. Woodson to Mary F. Spiller.","8 items. Letters written by or addressed to Sue M. Payne, Caroline Spiller, Emma Spiller, H. B. Spiller, J. H. Spiller, James Spiller, P. H. Spiller, I. L. Twyman.","36 items. Letters, 1849, by G. A. Spiller to I. L. Twyman and James M. Spiller, George Spiller (while a student at VMI in 1862, working for New Orleans, Mobile and Texas Railroad, Mobile, Ala., Mobile and Ohio Railroad, Jackson, Tennesse; Texas Investment Co., Ltd., Fort Worth, Texas; Cattle Raisers Association, Jacksboro, Texas; Daily and Weekly Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas) to James M. Spiller and Mary Francis Spiller. Letters, 1855- , written to George Spiller by Charles B. Stewart, J. A. Kinnter, C. W. Figgat, L. W. Frazer, John Dooley.","219 items.","9 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller, Guard Lock No. 4, James River \u0026 Kanawha Canal. One, 2 October 1848, is a detailed account of appearance and conversations of Thomas Hart Benton. Other letters concern politics, [Spiller's hatred of Whigs], slavery [\"I did not intend you to make a cook of Sally. Please leave her to herself to attend to the cows and her business - the women who suckle can and must cook\"] and requesting Twyman's aid in keeping Spiller's sister from going back to her former husband.","13 items. Letters written by J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman and George B. Austin concerning slaves (buying and selling) and farm management.","15 items. Letters of J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman (one letter bears letter of Mary F. Spiller to Twyman), John H. Johnson, William McCorkle, H. Johns.","16 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller to Iverson L. Twyman, Pauline V. Reid, Virginia J. McDowell, William A. Glasgow. Letters concern Civil War.","11 items. Letters by J. M. Spiller to Martha E. (Austin) Twyman, Iverson L. Twyman, and S. M. Bocock, concerning Reconstruction, povery of Twyman family and Readjusters.","18 items. Letters from C[hapman] Johnson, George Booker, F. Jones, John A. Cooke, Josiah Samuel, Charles T. Bocock (concerning separation from Sarah Ann (Spiller) Bocock (concerning disposition of slaves and her ex- husband Charles T. Bocock), Mathew McDaniel, Henry Loving (concerning settling Balc people in Ohio), Holison Johns, Walter Gwynn, Eliza Carrington, John J. Grasty.","24 items. Letters written by Eliza H. Carrington, D. P. Gooch, J. D. Davidson, H. C. Snyder, Reuben Sorrel (disposition of slaves), B. T. Stanley, N. H. Massie.","21 items. Letters written by A. H. Benson (of 11th Va. Infantry Regiment ?, bears drawing of engagement at Dranesville, Va., 20 December 1861), B. C. Megginson, N. F. Bocock, B. M. DeWitt, J. D. Davidson, T. Henry Thompson, [?] Rowland, Jones \u0026 Miller, Lynchburg, Va., F[rancis] H[enney] Smith (concerning supplies in 1865 for Virginia Military Institute), H. S. Lochery, George T. Lyle, John S. Grasty, B. Gould, A. C. Smith, Hall A. Winston \u0026 Co., Baltimore, Md., E. F. Blair.","15 items. Letters written by J. W. Walkup, Ben A. Donald (describing his recommendations for stuccoing), B. C. Megginson, Edward J. Chaffin, W. A. Deas (treasurer of VMI), Jno. K. Watkins, B. Gould, John T. Bocock, Charles A. Davidson, John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister).","11 items. Includes letters from John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), S. M. Bocock, Elliott Spiller (while student at Hampden-Sydney College and including report) and M. N. Hylum (bears seal of and concerns Patrons of Husbandry, State Grange of Va.)","23 items. Many letters about death of Elliott Spiller by gunshot wound at Hampden-Sydney College. Other letters concern Patrons of Husbandry, State Grange of Virginia. Correspondents include John A. Preston, William M. McPheeters, J. M. Blanton, D. W. Sparks, M. N. Hayburn, J. M. R. Sprinkel, Charles J. Jones, C. M. Reynolds, John F. White, L. T. Wilson, Frank G. Ruffin, William B. Cowper, Mary E. K. Damson, J. B. Seeley, Snow \u0026 Johnson, [n. p.]","10 items. Letters written by A. F. Robertson, John T. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), William Mahone (calling a conference of Readjusters), Fannie Hamilton.","11 items. Letters written by John T. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), John F. White, William E. Cameron, Frank G. Ruffin (concerning election of ? and his own office in state government), J. M. Reynolds.","16 items. Letters written by John F. White (d. 1883), S. V. Reid, Mary Jasper Bocock, John S. Grasty (Presbyterian minister), Dr. James Madison Blanton, Jno. Henry Loving, George Hylton, William A. White.","15 items. Letters written by Fleming Harris (former slave in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio), Charles J. Jones, J. M. Harris, S. T. Young, Ro[bert] F. Mays, W. G. Payne, William L. Royall, R. W. Glass, Catherine E. Phelps, William Mahone (letters, 25 June 1886 and 16 October 1887; concerning tariff and providing campaign strategy to Joseph B. Buhoman in his race against [?] Figgatt).","15 items. Letters written by Catherine E. Phelps, R. W. Glass, William Mahone (Republican patronage), W [Skeny ?], Fulvia [?], P. H. McCaull, Robert M. Hudson, C. W. Humphreys, Elliott Spiller, James Spiller (grandson).","16 items. Letters written by or addressed to Dudley Brooke, Edward Cunningham, Joseph Curd, Joseph Davis, Alexander Fulton, James Govan, Mary (Twyman) Greenwood (b. 1733 - copy), Micajah [?], Henry McClurg, Jonathan Maxey, Richard North, Richard C. Potter, Richard Phelps, Thomas Pleasants (Quaker), Charles H. Saunders, John Seayres, Reuben Sims (issuing slave pass), George Twyman, Dr. James Walker, Willis Wills, Hill \u0026 Rea.","20 items. Letters written by or addressed to Christopher Anthony, John Baskerville, J. Bolling, David Bondurant, Jeffrey Bondurant, George Booker, Thomas Boulware, William Dunford, Henry Flood, Walter L. Fontaine, Charles Garrote (or Garrott), James T. Hubard, Ben Maxey, Jacob Maxey, Jonathan Maxey, Zachariah Nevit, J. Pittman, Thomas E. Pleasants, Philip Slaughter, John Taylor of Caroline (2 letters written by him), Mutual Assurance Society, Messrs. Scott \u0026 Gilliam, Ca Ira, Va.","22 items. Many letters are permissions for slaves to join Mulberry Grove Baptist Church or are letters of dismissal from churches. Include letters written by or addressed to George Booker, James Christian, John Couch, R. Eldridge, Jr., Levy Gibson (petition to get out of jail), J. P. Gipson, D. Guerrant, William Horsley, James T. Hubard, James Jones, W. B. Jones, Peter Klipstine, Richard G. Morris (agrees to slaves being baptized, but objects to their being immersed in November), William Moseley, William P. Moseley, Mildred Rose, Poindexter P. Scott, Seymour Scott, Frances W. Talbot, Isham Talbot, Frances W. Taylor, M. P. Thomas, Jno. M. Walker (bears opinion of Benjamin Watkins Leigh), Gilbert Walker, Warner Williams, Charles Yancey, and the Mulberry Grove Baptist Church.","13 items. Includes letters concerning slaves joining the church. Letters written by or addressed to W. Alexander, [?] Austen, William H. Carter (slave Patty), [?] M. Hollingsworth, Josias Jones, Thomas Jones, S. H. Laughlin, Jacob Maxey, William B. Maxey, R. E. Moseley, Reuben B. Patterson (slave), Charles Perrow, Robert A. Phelps, Robert Rives, Moses Spencer (concerning slave) and Lewis C. Tindall (concerning slave).","13 items. Letters written by or addressed to James Brown, E. W. Cabell, Jno. Crews, Mr. and Mrs. crews (invitation), B. M. DeWitt, Julia DeWitt, P. A. Forbes, Richard H. Gambria (Western State Lunatic Asylum), Elizabeth Glover, Charles Perrow, Margret S. Phillips, W. H. Plunkett, Webb, Brown \u0026 Co., [?] and a letter concerning Frederick C. Horsley's application for a position at the University of Virginia.","31 items. Letters written by or addressed to John M. Atkinson, Robert Atkinson, Sarah Austin, Anika Blew (black and perhaps slaves), Dr. James Bolton, [?] Breckinridge, F. M. Cabell, John B. Childers, Bennitt DeWitt, Samuel H. Dunn, Susie Ford, W. Franklin, James M. Fulks (hiring slaves), Sarah J. Garland, Joseph Grow, Jno. F. Hix, W. Hix, Joseph Kyle, Marcus T. C. Loving, Samuel McCorkle, W. A. Miller, [?] Moseley, R. D. Palmer, Peter S. Parker, J. W. Randolph, James H. Rodes, V. W. Southall, Jno. R. Thompson, Charles C. Tucker (land warrant claims), Iverson L. Twyman (concerning eye injury of Iverson L. Twyman, Jr.), George C. Walton, Jno. Walton, Seth Woodruff (selling of slave girls) \u0026 McCorkle, Simpson \u0026 Jones.","28 items. Letters written by or addressed to Ben (slave working on Richmond defenses, 14 August 1864), Ada Bocock, [?] Brownes, Eliza H. Carrington, R. A. Coghill, N. F. Ellis, Richard Ellis, James H. Fitzgerald, P. A. Forbes (concerning escape of Bennett Dodge from Central Lunatic Asylum, Staunton, Va.), H. M. Garland, Jr., William A. Glasgow, J. H. Howell, R. R. Irving, Jeter \u0026 Dickinson, Kensey Johns, Harry O. Locher, Samuel McCorkle, A. D. Martin, Doctor John Peter Mettauer, B. G. Morris, Charles Y., Morris (concerning turning in names of all slaves aged between eighteen and fifty-five: 9 February 1864), William F. Oliver (commanding Davidson's Battery and concerning service record of Jessie A. Peters), Camm Pattison, Peyton, Cary \u0026 Co., Samuel Read, Jno. J. Riggins, Robert Shaw, Francis T. Stribling (superintendent of Central Lunatic Asylum), J. L. Thornton, Dr. [?] Walton (concerning Robert A. Gilliam, Co. F, 18th Virginia Regiment), James A. Wright.","22 items. Letters written by or addressed to Grace R. Bagby, Joseph Brown, Jno. J. Echol, A. Eubank (describing a shooting outside saloon in San Antonio, Tx.), R. H. Gilliam, S. O. Larche, Bennie Lynn, Albert McDaniel, W. D. Moore, W. P. Moseley, Eva S. Newton, William Merry Perkins, Mary Philpott, Willie B. Philpott, Frank G. Ruffin (concerning Grange), James R. Thompson, William E. Walkup (concerning person who needs assistance from county), Samuel Lother Wynn, Jeter \u0026 Dickinson, Richmond, Virginia.","16 items. Letters written by or addressed to Mrs. J. Curry Abbitt (transfer of church membership for Thomas J. Davidson), Alice Bagby, A. J. Clore, Jr., Rosa V. Cole, J. W. Falson, George Hylton, Mrs. Paul A. Klayder (concerning Twyman genealogy), Nelia Miller (concerning Twyman genealogy), J. H. Montgomery, D. A. Richardson (for Armenian Relief Committee of Chicago), W. J. Sadler, Idah Meacham Stobridge, Robert M. Tarleton, S. Reed Vaughn, New Canton Motor Company.","Many are incomplete and fragmentary. Genealogical material. Includes letters written by or addressed to George E. Booker, Charles L. Cocke, Bennitt M. DeWitt, Minnie Ellis, John Abner Eubank, Charles R. Fontaine, Thomas W. Garnett, E. G. Grasty, V. Hill, W. Hubard, David Kyle, Carol Martin, [?] Perkins, James Rowland, William Sands, W. Thompson, Nettie Walker (enclosing photograph of \"The Willows\"), Samuel D. Williams, E. A. Wright, James A. Wright, cloth fragment. Genealogical material, ca. 1850.","12 items. Includes letters written by Flippen \u0026 Montgomery, [Lynchburg ? Virginia], W. Gill, James M. Harris, John H. Hill, J. M. Spiller, James C. Turner, Iverson Lewis Twyman. See also J. M. Spiller letters and Twyman and Spiller manuscript volumes.","15 items. Papers relating to the canal. Letters written toJames M. Spiller by Thomas Harding Ellis and E. Lorraine. Minutes of the President and Directors of the James River and Kanawha Company. James M. Harris to Iverson L. Twyman.","25 items. Papers relating to the canal. Includes letters written by or addressed to Frances A. Austin, Grace B. Austin, J. G. S. Boyd, E. L. Chinn, Thomas H. DeWitt, Thomas Harding Ellis, J. M. Harris, William P. Munford, Jno. B. Robertson, Francis H. Smith (of Virginia Military Institute), James M. Spiller; and receipts.","2 items. Papers relating to the canal. Time book for Gwynn Dam \u0026 Lock. Drawing - section of fender. Gwynn Dam, undated.","17 items.","24 items.","41 items.","50 items.","63 items.","41 items.","55 items.","82 items","82 items","88 items.","88 items.","65 items.","65 items.","53 items. Folder 180 includes a copy of John Randolph agreement with James Hall, dated 27 April 1809.","53 items. Folder 180 includes a copy of John Randolph agreement with James Hall, dated 27 April 1809.","73 items.","73 items.","84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.","84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.","84 items. Folder 184 includes 2 items involving Thomas Jefferson, Jr.","44 items.","57 items.","57 items.","50 items. Folder 190 includes 2 items signed by Edmund Henry.","50 items. Folder 190 includes 2 items signed by Edmund Henry.","54 items.","54 items.","60 items.","60 items.","29 items.","24 items. Includes item signed by Edmund Henry about a legal matter.","34 items.","43 items.","43 items.","40 items. Includes copy of legal paper involving Edmund Henry.","49 items.","45 items.","31 items.","32 items.","33 items.","35 items.","41 items.","23 items.","26 items.","31 items.","31 items.","27 items.","27 items.","20 items.","20 items.","15 items.","21 items.","38 items.","26 items.","74 items.","12 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","13 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","47 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","108 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","91 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","12 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","101 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Apparently more than one person by this name.","2 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. See also Martha E. Twyman.","126 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Apparently more than one person by this name.","44 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","84 items.","13 items.","71 items.","40 items.","66 items.","66 items.","62 items.","49 items.","73 items.","65 items.","38 items.","40 items.","64 items.","57 items.","73 items.","94 items.","117 items.","69 items.","97 items. Includes statement of 27 February 1858 of sale of a Negro man for $1075.00 by D. M. Pulliam \u0026 Co., Richmond, Va. A/c Dr. and Mrs. Iverson L. Twyman.","78 items.","93 items.","84 items.","89 items.","51 items.","37 items. Includes receipt, 6 August 1864, for Negro slave to work on fortifications.","20 items.","36 items.","302 items.","48 items.","73 items.","35 items.","20 items.","86 items.","55 items.","38 items.","17 items.","17 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Copy of a George Twyman will of 1733, and last advices of another George Twyman, 1803. Other Twyman items 1873-1939.","223 items.","14 items.","33 items.","24 items.","49 items.","11 items.","75 items.","17 items.","44 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","4 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","112 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Papers involving both names.","250 items. Papers involving both names.","30 items.","55 items.","51 items.","21 items.","27 items.","42 items.","24 items.","56 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Papers involving both names.","31 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","142 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","117 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","24 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","7 items. Accounts and Legal Papers. Horsely - Austin, 1811. Horsley -Spiller, 1818-1850. Papers involving both names.","195 items.","55 items.","22 items.","58 items.","60 items.","64 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","58 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","19 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","22 items.","49 items.","44 items.","59 items.","118 items.","87 items.","70 items.","70 items.","99 items.","103 items.","40 items.","29 items.","21 items. Includes bill of James M. Spiller of 1863-1864 to Confederate States of America for hay, corn, etc. Also pardon from Andrew Johnson to James M. Spiller for \"taking part in the late rebellion.\"","195 items.","106 items.","81 items.","161 items.","164 items.","103 items.","28 items.","26 items.","30 items.","46 items.","32 items.","16 items.","32 items.","57 items. Includes dentist's bill of period 1873-1883 finally settled in 1887.","63 items. Includes copies of will of 1889 of J. M. Spiller.","73 items. The majority of the material concerns Miss Mary Spiller.","41 items.","65 items. Includes part of deed dated 1 May 1784 signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor.","40 items.","27 items. Includes papers on the estate of William Adams.","20 items.","30 items.","32 items.","33 items.","32 items.","33 items.","49 items.","25 items.","45 items.","44 items.","34 items. Includes document dated \"Cold Comfort 5 February 1812\" and signed by Mary and Martha Harrison, sisters of Benjamin Harrison dealing with his slave estate.","93 items.","14 items.","28 items.","17 items.","21 items.","15 items.","19 items.","21 items.","16 items.","33 items.","40 items.","24 items.","17 items.","12 items.","11 items.","11 items.","32 items.","30 items.","30 items.","42 items.","99 items.","52 items.","57 items.","23 items.","22 items.","27 items. Includes extract of Special Order #64 of May 29, 1865 concerning \"harsh or cruel treatment\" of employees.","38 items.","23 items.","217 items.","217 items.","217 items.","217 items.","16 items. Includes land grant of 1789 signed by Governor Beverly Randolph.","21 items. Includes \"A list of Magistrates as also those named in different Commissions of the Peace for Buckingham County\" for 1777-1800.","24 items.","8 items.","16 items.","18 items.","14 items.","21 items.","46 items. Includes judgment involving Randolph Jefferson and John Jefferson.","33 items.","7 items.","27 items.","35 items.","23 items.","29 items.","35 items.","28 items. Includes \"A list of a Company of Light Infantry --- of the 100th Regiment (of) Buckingham Militia,\" 19 April 1812.","18 items.","18 items.","33 items.","23 items.","14 items.","173 items.","16 items.","16 items.","6 items.","23 items.","77 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","16 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","29 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","21 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","20 items. Accounts and Legal Papers.","57 items.","Minutes of a meeting of citizens of Buckingham County, \"friendly to the Election of General Andrew Jackson as...[the] next President.\"","5 items. Genealogical Materials.","7 items. Genealogical Materials.","1 item. Genealogical Materials.","2 items. Genealogical Materials. See also Rogers and Twyman.","15 items. Genealogical Materials.","34 items. Genealogical Materials. See also Rogers.","2 items. Genealogical Materials.","16 items. Genealogical Materials.","1 item. Genealogical Materials. See also J. M. Spiller Ledger (cash accounts). 1839-57, pp. 80-81 and pp. 292-294 for family notes by Spiller.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","135 items. Genealogical Materials.","5 items. Genealogical Materials.","10 items. Genealogical Materials.","116 items. Entire box. Genealogical Materials. Includes metal sign \"B. Austin, Attorney at Law\"","Account book of William Adams and his estate.","Accounts of Archibald, 1824-1828. Court records, 1847-1848.","Includes James River and Kanawha Canal accounts.","Includes James River and Kanawha Canal accounts.","Account books, 1849-1856, including farm notes, 1860-1864.","Including farm notes and notes of calls on patients.","Includes farm notes in back, 1840.","Including the estate of George Spiller.","Includes time charts for worker in the James River and Kanawha Canal.","Ledger of J. M. Spiller, 1839-1859, other accounts 1886-1892. Spiller genealogical data, pp. 80-81, 292-294.","Including time sheets of work on locks, James River and Kanawha Canal.","Includes work on the James River and Kanawha Canal.","Includes vouchers of Ada and Sarah Bocock.","2 items. Draft of note about whipping a slave. Form of bill of sale of slave. (Other slavery items among dated papers).","24 items. Legal papers involving him. Concerns money owed by Francisco.","7 items. 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Folders 258-260, 273, 277, 280-283 of the College Papers Collection (UA 14) were transferred to this collection on 3/12/2012.","The records of the Office of the Bursar are some of the earliest and most comprehensive records of the College of William and Mary from the 18th century surviving to the present day.  Of particular note are various references to individuals enslaved by the College as well as to the Brafferton Indian School.  The collection includes Bursar's reports, financial statements, statements of rents due to the College, accounts with individuals, lists of tenants, receipts and expenditures, revenues from the exportation of tobacco, duties on skins and furs, bills of lading, as well as indentures of people to the College.  The account books reference student accounts, including that of Thomas Jefferson."," The bills of lading include the name of the ship, the destination (i.e., London, Philadelphia) and sometimes the name of the ship's captain."," Several documents reference payment for servants' [enslaved individuals] clothes, board, and other general expenses and sometimes include names, such as Lemon, Pompey, and Oliver.","Scope and Contents\nFour volumes of bursar's accounts covering the years 1745-1770 (Box 1), 1743-1770 (Box 2), 1770-1776 (Box 3), and 1850-1875 (Box 4). 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Also, accounts with individuals for the rebuilding of the President's House, 1782-1786, with a few accounts verified by B.S. Ewell and Robert Saunders, 1855 and 1847.  Payment by Robert Page for several surveyors, which he received from St. George Tucker, 1801. Private tuition for Daniel McNaughton, 1794.","Scope and Contents\nOf particular note are references to Nottoway Plantation and tobacco revenue.","Scope and Contents\nRecords often include ship name, destination, captain's name, and cargo information.","Includes 1730 account from Samuel Young for John Brown's tobacco payments from 1728-1730.","Scope and Contents\nDocuments often include lists of animals killed, captain's name, and destination.","Scope and Contents\nDocuments often include captain's name, destination, and name of the vessel.","Scope and Contents\nDocuments often contain the vessel's name, captain's name, and the destination.","Scope and Contents\nIndentures between Champion Travis and the College, 1800 Sept. 1, Sept. 8; Indenture between Thomas Spencer and the College, 1802 May 1; Indenture between Wilson Cary Nicholas and the College, 1811","Scope and Contents\nEstimate of Income/Expenditures mentions purchase of servant's clothes; Cash Accounts lists payment for servant's clothes, payment of Lemon's coffin, payment for servant's board, and mentions two other men who were likely enslaved: Pompey and Oliver.","Scope and Contents\nOf note is reference to the College hiring out an enslaved person to the \"Lunatic Asylum.\"","Scope and Contents\nReferences to enslaved people.","Includes January 29, 1879 letter from Mann \u0026 Stringfellow (Attorneys) about a lawsuit between William \u0026 Mary and John Wingfield about land in Sussex and Prince George County.","Scope and Contents\nSee also Box 7 for oversize items"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.","Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame","Business, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. 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Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. 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The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Richard_Billups\" title=\"Richard Billups\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBusiness, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 1-2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Whiting, John Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hunley, Ziperus Degges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJas. Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Fowler, Mathias James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Richard Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 3-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCallis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 8-9\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of John Billups, July 20, 1785. 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Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is organized into 8 series. Series 1 contains letters; Series 2 contains accounts; Series 3 contains inventories; Series 4 contains legal papers; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains manuscript volumes; Series 7 contains artifacts; Series 8 contains additions and accessions to the collection. Series 1 is arranged chronologically by date and separated into subseries by individual year. The remaining series are primarily arranged chronologically by date.","Accessions 1998.7 and 1997.45 were not combined with the original accession and are boxed separately.  Acc. 1976.04 is shelved in the Small Collection as Addition 17.","Boxes 14-16 of Series 6 are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name.","Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771.","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Most of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. "," Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:"," Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752."," Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749."," Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752."," Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26."," Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29."," The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/"," Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement."," Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters."," Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible."," Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves.","Papers of the Jerdone family, 1753--1890 (bulk 1771-1845): letters, letterbooks, diaries and account books of immigrant Francis Jerdone (1721-1771), a Scottish factor who lived in Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone."," Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia."," The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)"," The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England."," The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker."," An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection."," All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page"," Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2."," Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999"," Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000"," Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.","Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.","Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.","Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.","Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.","Boxes 1-2. 104 items.","Sends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.","Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.","Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.","Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.","Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.","Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.","Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.","Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.","Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.","Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;","Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.","Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.","Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.","Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.","Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.","Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.","Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.","Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.","Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.","Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.","Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.","Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.","Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.","Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.","Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.","Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.","Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.","Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.","Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.","Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.","Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.","Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.","Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.","Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.","Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.","Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".","Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.","Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.","Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.","Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.","Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.","Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.","Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.","Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.","Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.","Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.","Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.","Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.","Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.","Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.","Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.","Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.","Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.","Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.","Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.","Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.","Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.","Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.","Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.","Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.","Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.","Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.","Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.","Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.","Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"","Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.","Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.","Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.","Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.","Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.","Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.","Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.","Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.","Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.","Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.","Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.","Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.","Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.","Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.","Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.","Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.","Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.","Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.","Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.","Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.","Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.","Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.","Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.","Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.","Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.","Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.","Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.","Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.","Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.","Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.","Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.","Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.","Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.","Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.","Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)","Explains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.","Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.","Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.","Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.","Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.","Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.","Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.","Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.","Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.","Sends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.","Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.","Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.","Reports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.","Reports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.","Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.","Refers to events taking place in France.","Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.","Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.","Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.","Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.","Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.","Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".","Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.","Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.","Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.","Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.","2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.","Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.","Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.","Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.","Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.","Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".","Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.","Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.","Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.","Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.","Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".","Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.","Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".","Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.","Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.","Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.","Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.","Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.","Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.","Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.","Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.","Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".","Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.","Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.","Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.","Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.","Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.","Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.","Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.","Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.","Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.","Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.","Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.","Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.","Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.","Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.","Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.","Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.","Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.","Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.","Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.","Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.","Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.","Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.","Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.","Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.","Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.","Scope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.","Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.","Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.","Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.","Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.","Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.","Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .","Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.","Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.","Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.","Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.","Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.","Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.","Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.","Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.","Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.","Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner mistaken; other business news.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.","Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.","Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.","Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"","Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.","Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.","Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"","Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.","Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.","Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.","Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.","Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.","Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.","Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.","Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.","Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.","Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.","Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.","Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.","Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.","Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.","Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.","Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.","Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.","Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.","Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.","Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.","Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.","Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.","Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.","Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.","Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.","Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.","Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.","Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.","Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.","Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.","Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.","Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.","Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.","Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.","Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .","Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.","Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.","Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.","Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.","Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.","Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.","Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.","Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.","Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.","Scope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.","Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.","Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.","Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.","Scope and Contents Includes invoice.","Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.","Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.","Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.","Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.","Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.","Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.","Reports on hogs and wheat.","Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.","Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.","Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.","Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.","Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.","Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.","Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.","Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.","Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"","Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.","Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.","Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.","Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.","Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.","Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.","Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.","Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.","Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.","Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.","Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.","Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.","Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.","Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.","Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .","iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.","Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.","Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.","Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .","Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.","Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.","Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.","Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.","Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.","Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"","Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.","Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.","Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.","Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.","Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.","Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"","Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.","Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.","Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.","Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.","Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.","Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.","Scope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.","Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.","Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.","Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.","Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.","Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.","Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.","Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.","Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.","Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.","Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .","Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.","Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.","Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.","Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.","Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.","Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.","Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.","Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.","Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026 Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.","Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.","Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.","Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.","Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.","Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.","Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.","Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.","Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.","Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.","Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.","Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.","Box 6-7. 65 items.","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.","Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.","Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .","Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.","Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.","Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.","Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.","Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.","Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.","Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.","Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.","Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.","Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.","Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.","Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.","Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.","Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.","Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.","Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.","Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.","Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.","Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.","Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.","Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"","Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.","Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.","Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"","Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.","Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.","Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.","Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.","Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.","Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"","Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.","Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.","Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.","Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.","Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.","Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.","Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.","Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .","Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.","Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.","Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.","Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.","Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.","Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.","Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.","Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.","Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.","Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.","Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.","Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.","Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.","Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.","Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.","Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.","Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.","Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.","Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.","Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.","Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.","Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.","Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.","Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"","Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.","Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.","Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.","Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.","Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.","William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.","Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.","Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.","Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.","Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.","Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.","Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.","Scope and Contents","Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.","Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.","Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.","Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.","Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.","Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.","Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.","Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.","Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.","Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.","Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.","Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.","Reports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.","Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.","Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.","Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.","Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.","Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.","Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.","Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.","Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.","Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.","Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.","Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.","Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.","Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.","Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.","Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.","Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.","Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.","Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.","Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.","Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.","Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.","Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.","Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.","Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.","Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.","Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.","Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.","Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.","Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.","Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.","Scope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.","Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.","Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"","Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.","Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.","Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.","Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.","Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.","Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.","Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.","iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.","Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.","Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].","Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.","Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.","Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.","Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.","Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.","Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.","Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.","Reports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.","Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.","Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.","Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.","Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.","Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.","Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.","Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.","Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.","Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.","Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.","Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.","Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.","Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.","enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.","Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.","Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".","Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.","Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.","Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.","Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.","Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.","Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.","Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.","Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.","Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.","Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.","Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.","Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.","Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.","Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.","Reports travel northward.","Reports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.","Inquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.","Reports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.","Reports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.","Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).","Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.","Scope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"","Scope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.","Scope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.","Scope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.","Scope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026 Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.","Scope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.","Scope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".","Scope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.","Has drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.","Requests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.","Describes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.","[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.","Visited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.","Apprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.","Sends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.","Since Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.","All enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.","Mr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.","Recounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.","Recounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.","Arrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.","Arrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.","Sends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.","Has not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.","Asks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.","Is glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.","Writes about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.","Tells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.","Regrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.","Wishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.","Hopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.","Suffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].","Applies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.","Has made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.","Will alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.","Applies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.","Discusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.","Mentions financial transactions and health [page torn].","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.","Thanks for the gift.","Married two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.","Shipping tobacco.","Grief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].","Boxes 10-12.","Accounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .","Accounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.","Accounts, includes overseers wage.","Contains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.","Signed by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.","Copy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.","Includes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].","Notes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.","What the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.","Poetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.","School copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.","School copy book of William Jerdone.","Extract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.","Course of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.","Letter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.","Appraisement of the estate of David Thompson.","List of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.","The royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.","Engraving from the  London Magazine . 1754.","Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].","Murray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.","Includes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.","Manuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.","Manuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.","Manuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.","Manuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.","Manuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.","Manuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.","anuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.","Manuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.","Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.","Invoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.","Invoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.","Ledger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.","Index to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.","Manuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026 Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026 Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026 Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026 Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026 Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026 Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026 Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026 Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026 Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026 R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026 Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.","Manuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.","Manuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","Manuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.","Boxes: 17-19","2 items. 5 1/2\" high.","4\" high.","3 1/2\" high.","3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.","3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.","Manuscript. Penciled genealogy chart showing ancestry of Francis and Sarah Macon] Jerdone down through their descendants to the Colemans.","Photocopies.","2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.","3 pages. Copy.","2 pages. Copy.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 J47","/repositories/2/resources/8768"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Jerdone Family papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"collection_ssim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchased: 1,784 items. Purchased: 389 items, 04/24/1939.Purchased: 407 items, 01/29/1940.Gift: 34 items, 07/10/1963.Gift: 16 items, 12/09/1964.Acc. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into 8 series. Series 1 contains letters; Series 2 contains accounts; Series 3 contains inventories; Series 4 contains legal papers; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains manuscript volumes; Series 7 contains artifacts; Series 8 contains additions and accessions to the collection. Series 1 is arranged chronologically by date and separated into subseries by individual year. The remaining series are primarily arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccessions 1998.7 and 1997.45 were not combined with the original accession and are boxed separately.  Acc. 1976.04 is shelved in the Small Collection as Addition 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 14-16 of Series 6 are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:","Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is organized into 8 series. 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He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771."],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOriginal Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. 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They are listed as follows:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Most of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. "," Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:"," Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752."," Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749."," Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752."," Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26."," Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29."," The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/"," Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement."," Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters."," Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible."," Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Jerdone family, 1753--1890 (bulk 1771-1845): letters, letterbooks, diaries and account books of immigrant Francis Jerdone (1721-1771), a Scottish factor who lived in Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 1-2. 104 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWere not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed order of reference against William Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to events taking place in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026amp; G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner mistaken; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026amp; G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on hogs and wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eiscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026amp; Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 6-7. 65 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eiRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eenDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports travel northward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026amp; Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions financial transactions and health [page torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarried two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 10-12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, includes overseers wage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhat the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool copy book of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisement of the estate of David Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving from the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eLondon Magazine\u003c/emph\u003e. 1754.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. 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King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026amp; Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026amp; Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026amp; Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026amp; Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026amp; Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026amp; Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026amp; R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026amp; Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes: 17-19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. 5 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript. 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County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone."," Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia."," The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)"," The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England."," The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker."," An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection."," All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page"," Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2."," Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999"," Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000"," Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.","Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.","Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.","Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.","Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.","Boxes 1-2. 104 items.","Sends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.","Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.","Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.","Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.","Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.","Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.","Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.","Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.","Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.","Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;","Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.","Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.","Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.","Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.","Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.","Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.","Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.","Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.","Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.","Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.","Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.","Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.","Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.","Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.","Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.","Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.","Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.","Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.","Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.","Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.","Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.","Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.","Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.","Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.","Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.","Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".","Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.","Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.","Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.","Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.","Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.","Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.","Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.","Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.","Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.","Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.","Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.","Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.","Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.","Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.","Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.","Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.","Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.","Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.","Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.","Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.","Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.","Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.","Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.","Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.","Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.","Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.","Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.","Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.","Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"","Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.","Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.","Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.","Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.","Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.","Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.","Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.","Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.","Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.","Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.","Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.","Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.","Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.","Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.","Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.","Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.","Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.","Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.","Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.","Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.","Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.","Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.","Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.","Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.","Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.","Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.","Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.","Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.","Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.","Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.","Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.","Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.","Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.","Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.","Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)","Explains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.","Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.","Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.","Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.","Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.","Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.","Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.","Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.","Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.","Sends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.","Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.","Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.","Reports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.","Reports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.","Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.","Refers to events taking place in France.","Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.","Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.","Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.","Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.","Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.","Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".","Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.","Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.","Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.","Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.","2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.","Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.","Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.","Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.","Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.","Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".","Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.","Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.","Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.","Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.","Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".","Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.","Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".","Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.","Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.","Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.","Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.","Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.","Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.","Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.","Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.","Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".","Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.","Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.","Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.","Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.","Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.","Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.","Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.","Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.","Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.","Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.","Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.","Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.","Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.","Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.","Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.","Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.","Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.","Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.","Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.","Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.","Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.","Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.","Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.","Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.","Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.","Scope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.","Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.","Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.","Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.","Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.","Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.","Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .","Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.","Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.","Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.","Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.","Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.","Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.","Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.","Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.","Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.","Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner mistaken; other business news.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.","Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.","Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.","Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"","Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.","Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.","Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"","Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.","Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.","Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.","Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.","Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.","Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.","Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.","Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.","Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.","Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.","Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.","Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.","Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.","Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.","Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.","Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.","Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.","Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.","Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.","Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.","Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.","Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.","Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.","Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.","Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.","Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.","Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.","Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.","Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.","Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.","Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.","Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.","Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.","Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.","Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .","Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.","Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.","Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.","Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.","Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.","Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.","Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.","Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.","Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.","Scope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.","Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.","Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.","Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.","Scope and Contents Includes invoice.","Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.","Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.","Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.","Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.","Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.","Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.","Reports on hogs and wheat.","Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.","Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.","Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.","Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.","Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.","Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.","Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.","Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.","Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"","Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.","Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.","Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.","Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.","Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.","Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.","Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.","Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.","Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.","Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.","Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.","Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.","Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.","Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.","Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .","iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.","Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.","Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.","Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .","Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.","Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.","Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.","Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.","Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.","Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"","Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.","Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.","Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.","Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.","Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.","Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"","Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.","Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.","Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.","Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.","Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.","Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.","Scope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.","Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.","Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.","Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.","Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.","Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.","Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.","Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.","Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.","Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.","Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .","Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.","Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.","Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.","Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.","Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.","Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.","Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.","Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.","Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026 Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.","Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.","Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.","Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.","Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.","Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.","Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.","Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.","Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.","Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.","Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.","Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.","Box 6-7. 65 items.","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.","Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.","Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .","Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.","Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.","Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.","Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.","Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.","Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.","Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.","Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.","Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.","Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.","Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.","Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.","Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.","Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.","Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.","Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.","Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.","Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.","Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.","Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.","Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"","Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.","Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.","Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"","Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.","Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.","Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.","Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.","Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.","Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"","Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.","Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.","Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.","Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.","Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.","Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.","Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.","Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .","Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.","Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.","Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.","Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.","Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.","Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.","Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.","Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.","Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.","Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.","Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.","Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.","Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.","Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.","Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.","Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.","Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.","Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.","Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.","Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.","Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.","Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.","Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.","Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"","Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.","Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.","Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.","Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.","Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.","William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.","Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.","Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.","Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.","Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.","Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.","Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.","Scope and Contents","Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.","Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.","Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.","Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.","Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.","Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.","Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.","Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.","Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.","Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.","Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.","Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.","Reports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.","Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.","Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.","Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.","Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.","Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.","Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.","Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.","Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.","Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.","Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.","Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.","Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.","Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.","Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.","Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.","Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.","Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.","Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.","Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.","Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.","Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.","Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.","Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.","Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.","Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.","Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.","Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.","Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.","Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.","Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.","Scope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.","Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.","Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"","Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.","Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.","Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.","Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.","Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.","Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.","Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.","iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.","Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.","Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].","Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.","Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.","Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.","Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.","Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.","Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.","Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.","Reports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.","Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.","Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.","Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.","Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.","Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.","Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.","Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.","Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.","Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.","Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.","Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.","Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.","Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.","enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.","Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.","Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".","Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.","Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.","Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.","Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.","Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.","Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.","Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.","Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.","Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.","Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.","Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.","Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.","Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.","Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.","Reports travel northward.","Reports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.","Inquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.","Reports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.","Reports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.","Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).","Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.","Scope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"","Scope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.","Scope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.","Scope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.","Scope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026 Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.","Scope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.","Scope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".","Scope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.","Has drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.","Requests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.","Describes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.","[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.","Visited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.","Apprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.","Sends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.","Since Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.","All enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.","Mr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.","Recounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.","Recounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.","Arrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.","Arrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.","Sends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.","Has not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.","Asks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.","Is glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.","Writes about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.","Tells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.","Regrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.","Wishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.","Hopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.","Suffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].","Applies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.","Has made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.","Will alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.","Applies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.","Discusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.","Mentions financial transactions and health [page torn].","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.","Thanks for the gift.","Married two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.","Shipping tobacco.","Grief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].","Boxes 10-12.","Accounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .","Accounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.","Accounts, includes overseers wage.","Contains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.","Signed by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.","Copy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.","Includes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].","Notes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.","What the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.","Poetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.","School copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.","School copy book of William Jerdone.","Extract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.","Course of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.","Letter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.","Appraisement of the estate of David Thompson.","List of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.","The royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.","Engraving from the  London Magazine . 1754.","Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].","Murray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.","Includes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.","Manuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.","Manuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.","Manuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.","Manuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.","Manuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.","Manuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.","anuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.","Manuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.","Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.","Invoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.","Invoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.","Ledger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.","Index to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.","Manuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026 Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026 Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026 Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026 Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026 Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026 Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026 Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026 Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026 Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026 R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026 Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.","Manuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.","Manuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","Manuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.","Boxes: 17-19","2 items. 5 1/2\" high.","4\" high.","3 1/2\" high.","3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.","3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.","Manuscript. Penciled genealogy chart showing ancestry of Francis and Sarah Macon] Jerdone down through their descendants to the Colemans.","Photocopies.","2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.","3 pages. Copy.","2 pages. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is organized into 8 series. Series 1 contains letters; Series 2 contains accounts; Series 3 contains inventories; Series 4 contains legal papers; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains manuscript volumes; Series 7 contains artifacts; Series 8 contains additions and accessions to the collection. Series 1 is arranged chronologically by date and separated into subseries by individual year. The remaining series are primarily arranged chronologically by date.","Accessions 1998.7 and 1997.45 were not combined with the original accession and are boxed separately.  Acc. 1976.04 is shelved in the Small Collection as Addition 17.","Boxes 14-16 of Series 6 are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name.","Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771.","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Most of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. "," Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:"," Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752."," Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749."," Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752."," Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26."," Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29."," The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/"," Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement."," Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters."," Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible."," Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves.","Papers of the Jerdone family, 1753--1890 (bulk 1771-1845): letters, letterbooks, diaries and account books of immigrant Francis Jerdone (1721-1771), a Scottish factor who lived in Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone."," Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia."," The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)"," The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England."," The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker."," An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection."," All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page"," Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2."," Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999"," Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000"," Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.","Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.","Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.","Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.","Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.","Boxes 1-2. 104 items.","Sends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.","Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.","Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.","Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.","Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.","Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.","Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.","Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.","Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.","Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;","Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.","Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.","Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.","Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.","Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.","Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.","Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.","Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.","Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.","Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.","Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.","Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.","Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.","Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.","Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.","Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.","Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.","Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.","Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.","Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.","Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.","Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.","Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.","Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.","Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.","Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".","Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.","Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.","Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.","Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.","Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.","Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.","Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.","Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.","Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.","Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.","Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.","Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.","Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.","Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.","Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.","Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.","Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.","Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.","Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.","Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.","Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.","Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.","Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.","Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.","Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.","Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.","Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.","Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.","Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"","Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.","Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.","Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.","Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.","Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.","Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.","Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.","Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.","Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.","Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.","Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.","Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.","Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.","Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.","Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.","Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.","Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.","Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.","Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.","Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.","Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.","Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.","Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.","Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.","Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.","Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.","Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.","Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.","Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.","Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.","Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.","Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.","Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.","Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.","Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)","Explains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.","Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.","Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.","Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.","Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.","Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.","Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.","Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.","Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.","Sends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.","Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.","Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.","Reports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.","Reports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.","Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.","Refers to events taking place in France.","Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.","Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.","Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.","Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.","Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.","Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".","Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.","Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.","Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.","Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.","2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.","Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.","Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.","Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.","Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.","Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".","Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.","Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.","Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.","Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.","Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".","Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.","Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".","Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.","Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.","Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.","Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.","Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.","Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.","Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.","Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.","Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".","Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.","Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.","Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.","Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.","Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.","Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.","Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.","Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.","Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.","Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.","Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.","Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.","Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.","Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.","Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.","Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.","Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.","Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.","Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.","Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.","Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.","Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.","Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.","Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.","Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.","Scope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.","Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.","Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.","Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.","Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.","Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.","Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .","Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.","Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.","Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.","Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.","Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.","Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.","Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.","Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.","Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.","Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner mistaken; other business news.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.","Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.","Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.","Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"","Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.","Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.","Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"","Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.","Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.","Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.","Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.","Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.","Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.","Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.","Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.","Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.","Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.","Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.","Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.","Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.","Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.","Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.","Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.","Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.","Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.","Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.","Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.","Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.","Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.","Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.","Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.","Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.","Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.","Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.","Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.","Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.","Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.","Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.","Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.","Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.","Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.","Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .","Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.","Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.","Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.","Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.","Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.","Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.","Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.","Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.","Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.","Scope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.","Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.","Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.","Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.","Scope and Contents Includes invoice.","Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.","Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.","Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.","Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.","Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.","Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.","Reports on hogs and wheat.","Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.","Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.","Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.","Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.","Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.","Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.","Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.","Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.","Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"","Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.","Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.","Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.","Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.","Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.","Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.","Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.","Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.","Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.","Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.","Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.","Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.","Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.","Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.","Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .","iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.","Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.","Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.","Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .","Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.","Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.","Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.","Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.","Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.","Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"","Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.","Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.","Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.","Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.","Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.","Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"","Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.","Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.","Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.","Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.","Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.","Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.","Scope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.","Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.","Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.","Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.","Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.","Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.","Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.","Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.","Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.","Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.","Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .","Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.","Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.","Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.","Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.","Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.","Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.","Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.","Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.","Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026 Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.","Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.","Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.","Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.","Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.","Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.","Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.","Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.","Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.","Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.","Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.","Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.","Box 6-7. 65 items.","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.","Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.","Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .","Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.","Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.","Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.","Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.","Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.","Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.","Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.","Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.","Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.","Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.","Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.","Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.","Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.","Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.","Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.","Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.","Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.","Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.","Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.","Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.","Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"","Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.","Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.","Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"","Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.","Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.","Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.","Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.","Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.","Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"","Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.","Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.","Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.","Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.","Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.","Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.","Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.","Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .","Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.","Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.","Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.","Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.","Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.","Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.","Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.","Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.","Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.","Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.","Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.","Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.","Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.","Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.","Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.","Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.","Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.","Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.","Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.","Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.","Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.","Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.","Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.","Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"","Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.","Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.","Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.","Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.","Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.","William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.","Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.","Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.","Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.","Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.","Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.","Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.","Scope and Contents","Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.","Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.","Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.","Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.","Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.","Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.","Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.","Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.","Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.","Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.","Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.","Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.","Reports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.","Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.","Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.","Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.","Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.","Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.","Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.","Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.","Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.","Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.","Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.","Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.","Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.","Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.","Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.","Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.","Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.","Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.","Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.","Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.","Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.","Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.","Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.","Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.","Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.","Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.","Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.","Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.","Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.","Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.","Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.","Scope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.","Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.","Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"","Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.","Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.","Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.","Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.","Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.","Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.","Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.","iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.","Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.","Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].","Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.","Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.","Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.","Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.","Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.","Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.","Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.","Reports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.","Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.","Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.","Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.","Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.","Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.","Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.","Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.","Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.","Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.","Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.","Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.","Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.","Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.","enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.","Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.","Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".","Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.","Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.","Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.","Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.","Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.","Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.","Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.","Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.","Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.","Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.","Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.","Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.","Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.","Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.","Reports travel northward.","Reports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.","Inquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.","Reports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.","Reports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.","Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).","Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.","Scope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"","Scope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.","Scope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.","Scope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.","Scope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026 Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.","Scope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.","Scope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".","Scope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.","Has drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.","Requests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.","Describes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.","[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.","Visited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.","Apprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.","Sends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.","Since Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.","All enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.","Mr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.","Recounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.","Recounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.","Arrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.","Arrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.","Sends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.","Has not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.","Asks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.","Is glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.","Writes about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.","Tells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.","Regrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.","Wishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.","Hopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.","Suffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].","Applies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.","Has made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.","Will alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.","Applies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.","Discusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.","Mentions financial transactions and health [page torn].","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.","Thanks for the gift.","Married two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.","Shipping tobacco.","Grief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].","Boxes 10-12.","Accounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .","Accounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.","Accounts, includes overseers wage.","Contains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.","Signed by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.","Copy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.","Includes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].","Notes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.","What the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.","Poetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.","School copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.","School copy book of William Jerdone.","Extract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.","Course of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.","Letter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.","Appraisement of the estate of David Thompson.","List of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.","The royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.","Engraving from the  London Magazine . 1754.","Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].","Murray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.","Includes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.","Manuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.","Manuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.","Manuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.","Manuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.","Manuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.","Manuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.","anuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.","Manuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.","Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.","Invoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.","Invoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.","Ledger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.","Index to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.","Manuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026 Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026 Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026 Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026 Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026 Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026 Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026 Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026 Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026 Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026 R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026 Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.","Manuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.","Manuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","Manuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.","Boxes: 17-19","2 items. 5 1/2\" high.","4\" high.","3 1/2\" high.","3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.","3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.","Manuscript. Penciled genealogy chart showing ancestry of Francis and Sarah Macon] Jerdone down through their descendants to the Colemans.","Photocopies.","2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.","3 pages. Copy.","2 pages. Copy.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 J47","/repositories/2/resources/8768"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Jerdone Family papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"collection_ssim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchased: 1,784 items. Purchased: 389 items, 04/24/1939.Purchased: 407 items, 01/29/1940.Gift: 34 items, 07/10/1963.Gift: 16 items, 12/09/1964.Acc. 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He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771."],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOriginal Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJerdone Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Jerdone Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMost of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Most of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. "," Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:"," Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752."," Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749."," Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752."," Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26."," Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29."," The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/"," Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement."," Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters."," Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible."," Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Jerdone family, 1753--1890 (bulk 1771-1845): letters, letterbooks, diaries and account books of immigrant Francis Jerdone (1721-1771), a Scottish factor who lived in Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 1-2. 104 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWere not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed order of reference against William Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to events taking place in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026amp; G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner mistaken; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026amp; G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on hogs and wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eiscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026amp; Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 6-7. 65 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eiRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eenDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports travel northward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026amp; Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions financial transactions and health [page torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarried two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 10-12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, includes overseers wage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhat the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool copy book of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisement of the estate of David Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving from the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eLondon Magazine\u003c/emph\u003e. 1754.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eanuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026amp; Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026amp; Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026amp; Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026amp; Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026amp; Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026amp; Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026amp; R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026amp; Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes: 17-19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. 5 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript. 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County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone."," Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia."," The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)"," The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England."," The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker."," An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection."," All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page"," Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2."," Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999"," Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000"," Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.","Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.","Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.","Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.","Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.","Boxes 1-2. 104 items.","Sends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.","Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.","Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.","Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.","Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.","Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.","Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.","Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.","Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.","Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;","Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.","Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.","Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.","Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.","Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.","Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.","Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.","Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.","Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.","Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.","Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.","Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.","Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.","Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.","Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.","Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.","Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.","Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.","Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.","Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.","Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.","Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.","Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.","Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.","Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.","Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".","Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.","Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.","Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.","Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.","Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.","Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.","Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.","Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.","Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.","Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.","Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.","Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.","Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.","Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.","Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.","Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.","Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.","Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.","Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.","Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.","Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.","Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.","Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.","Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.","Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.","Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.","Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.","Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.","Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"","Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.","Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.","Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.","Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.","Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.","Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.","Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.","Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.","Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.","Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.","Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.","Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.","Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.","Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.","Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.","Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.","Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.","Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.","Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.","Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.","Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.","Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.","Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.","Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.","Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.","Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.","Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.","Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.","Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.","Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.","Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.","Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.","Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.","Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.","Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)","Explains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.","Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.","Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.","Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.","Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.","Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.","Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.","Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.","Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.","Sends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.","Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.","Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.","Reports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.","Reports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.","Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.","Refers to events taking place in France.","Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.","Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.","Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.","Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.","Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.","Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".","Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.","Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.","Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.","Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.","2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.","Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.","Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.","Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.","Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.","Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".","Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.","Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.","Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.","Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.","Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".","Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.","Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".","Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.","Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.","Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.","Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.","Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.","Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.","Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.","Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.","Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".","Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.","Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.","Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.","Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.","Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.","Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.","Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.","Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.","Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.","Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.","Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.","Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.","Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.","Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.","Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.","Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.","Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.","Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.","Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.","Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.","Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.","Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.","Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.","Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.","Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.","Scope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.","Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.","Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.","Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.","Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.","Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.","Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .","Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.","Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.","Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.","Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.","Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.","Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.","Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.","Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.","Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.","Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner mistaken; other business news.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.","Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.","Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.","Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"","Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.","Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.","Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"","Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.","Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.","Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.","Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.","Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.","Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.","Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.","Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.","Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.","Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.","Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.","Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.","Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.","Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.","Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.","Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.","Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.","Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.","Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.","Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.","Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.","Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.","Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.","Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.","Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.","Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.","Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.","Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.","Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.","Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.","Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.","Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.","Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.","Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.","Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .","Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.","Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.","Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.","Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.","Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.","Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.","Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.","Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.","Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.","Scope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.","Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.","Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.","Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.","Scope and Contents Includes invoice.","Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.","Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.","Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.","Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.","Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.","Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.","Reports on hogs and wheat.","Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.","Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.","Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.","Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.","Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.","Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.","Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.","Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.","Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"","Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.","Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.","Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.","Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.","Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.","Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.","Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.","Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.","Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.","Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.","Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.","Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.","Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.","Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.","Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .","iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.","Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.","Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.","Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .","Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.","Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.","Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.","Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.","Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.","Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"","Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.","Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.","Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.","Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.","Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.","Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"","Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.","Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.","Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.","Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.","Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.","Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.","Scope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.","Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.","Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.","Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.","Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.","Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.","Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.","Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.","Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.","Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.","Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .","Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.","Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.","Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.","Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.","Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.","Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.","Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.","Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.","Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026 Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.","Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.","Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.","Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.","Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.","Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.","Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.","Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.","Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.","Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.","Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.","Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.","Box 6-7. 65 items.","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.","Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.","Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .","Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.","Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.","Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.","Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.","Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.","Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.","Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.","Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.","Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.","Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.","Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.","Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.","Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.","Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.","Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.","Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.","Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.","Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.","Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.","Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.","Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"","Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.","Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.","Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"","Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.","Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.","Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.","Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.","Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.","Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"","Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.","Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.","Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.","Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.","Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.","Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.","Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.","Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .","Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.","Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.","Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.","Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.","Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.","Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.","Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.","Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.","Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.","Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.","Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.","Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.","Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.","Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.","Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.","Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.","Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.","Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.","Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.","Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.","Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.","Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.","Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.","Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"","Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.","Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.","Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.","Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.","Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.","William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.","Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.","Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.","Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.","Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.","Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.","Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.","Scope and Contents","Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.","Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.","Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.","Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.","Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.","Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.","Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.","Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.","Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.","Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.","Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.","Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.","Reports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.","Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.","Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.","Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.","Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.","Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.","Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.","Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.","Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.","Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.","Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.","Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.","Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.","Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.","Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.","Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.","Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.","Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.","Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.","Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.","Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.","Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.","Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.","Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.","Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.","Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.","Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.","Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.","Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.","Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.","Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.","Scope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.","Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.","Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"","Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.","Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.","Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.","Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.","Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.","Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.","Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.","iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.","Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.","Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].","Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.","Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.","Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.","Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.","Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.","Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.","Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.","Reports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.","Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.","Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.","Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.","Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.","Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.","Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.","Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.","Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.","Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.","Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.","Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.","Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.","Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.","enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.","Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.","Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".","Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.","Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.","Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.","Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.","Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.","Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.","Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.","Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.","Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.","Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.","Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.","Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.","Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.","Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.","Reports travel northward.","Reports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.","Inquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.","Reports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.","Reports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.","Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).","Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.","Scope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"","Scope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.","Scope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.","Scope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.","Scope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026 Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.","Scope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.","Scope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".","Scope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.","Has drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.","Requests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.","Describes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.","[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.","Visited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.","Apprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.","Sends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.","Since Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.","All enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.","Mr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.","Recounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.","Recounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.","Arrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.","Arrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.","Sends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.","Has not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.","Asks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.","Is glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.","Writes about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.","Tells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.","Regrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.","Wishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.","Hopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.","Suffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].","Applies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.","Has made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.","Will alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.","Applies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.","Discusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.","Mentions financial transactions and health [page torn].","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.","Thanks for the gift.","Married two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.","Shipping tobacco.","Grief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].","Boxes 10-12.","Accounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .","Accounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.","Accounts, includes overseers wage.","Contains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.","Signed by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.","Copy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.","Includes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].","Notes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.","What the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.","Poetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.","School copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.","School copy book of William Jerdone.","Extract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.","Course of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.","Letter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.","Appraisement of the estate of David Thompson.","List of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.","The royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.","Engraving from the  London Magazine . 1754.","Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].","Murray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.","Includes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.","Manuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.","Manuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.","Manuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.","Manuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.","Manuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.","Manuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.","anuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.","Manuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.","Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.","Invoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.","Invoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.","Ledger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.","Index to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.","Manuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026 Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026 Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026 Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026 Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026 Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026 Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026 Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026 Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026 Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026 R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026 Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.","Manuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.","Manuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","Manuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.","Boxes: 17-19","2 items. 5 1/2\" high.","4\" high.","3 1/2\" high.","3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.","3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.","Manuscript. Penciled genealogy chart showing ancestry of Francis and Sarah Macon] Jerdone down through their descendants to the Colemans.","Photocopies.","2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.","3 pages. Copy.","2 pages. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Three generations of the McGavock family lived in Wythe County, Va. The immigrant was James McGavock (1728-1812) who came from Scotland. His son was James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons were James McGavock (1804- 1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880) who was president of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.","Papers (including correspondence, legal documents, and accounts) of James McGavock (1728-1812), his son James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons James McGavock (1804-1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880). Many of the papers concern lead mines at Fort Chiswell, Va, slavery, agriculture, aspects of the Revolutionary War, and other.  Included are a list of parish levies before 1776; receipts for supplies issued at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Va. and at Fort Patrick Henry, Tenn. for an expedition, 1776-1777, against the Cherokees; and county tax and fee bills for Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Washington and Wythe counties, Va. The collection includes genealogical information on the McGavock and Boyd families and letters written by members of the Cloyd family and by John Williamson McGavock while attending the University of Virginia.","Letter from John Shaw to Joseph Sheels. This letter is on the same sheet as a receipt signe by Joseph Sheels.","A receipt signed by Joseph Sheels for articles received of James McGavock, on same sheet as the letter to John Shaw.","Circular letter to the Surveyors of the Revenue, Mutilated.","Postmarked Nashville","Mutilated.","Mutilated","Post-marked Richmond, forwarded to Christiansburg, VA","Incomplete","? at Fort Chiswell to [Wythe County], to ?. Incomplete","James Graham, Wythe County to ?","Robert Montgomery, at Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana to James McGavock","James F. Perry, at Oak Grove, Chocolate Bayou [Louisiana], to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA. 2 Copies","Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, at Philadelphia, to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe VA","Harold Smyth, at Wythe Courthouse, to James McGavock, Wythe County VA","[James McGavock] to Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell at Philadelphia. Rough copy, incomplete.","James St. Clair to James McGavock","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock Sr., Wythe Courthouse, VA","Ferguson, Jones, and Co., at Philadelphia to James McGavock at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock, Wythe Court House, VA","Lysander McGavock to his uncle james McGavock Sr. at Fort Chiswell, VA","John Hanger at Richmond, to Joseph McGavock, Wythe County VA","William Hill to James McGavock Sr., Fort Chissell (Chiswell) VA","Peter Fulkerson Sr. Lee County VA to ?","Joseph Haller, Wythe Court House to Col. Joseph Kent, Joseph Crockett and James McGavock, Wythe County VA","John Kesten and Nancy Kesten, Johnson County Iowa, to [?]","Adams [Adam?] Sanders to [?]. Mutilated","E.N. Sprinkle to S[tephen] McGavock","J.P. Matthews at Wythe [County] to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","J.W. Truslow at Wythevill to Stephen McGavock Wythe County VA","William B. Mason and Co at Giles Court House to ? McGavock at Wytheville, VA","T.J. Morrison at Seven Mile Ford [Smyth County] to Stephen McGavock at Wytheville, VA","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","T.J. Morrison at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe County VA","L. Click and H.D. Roe at Kingsport TN to S[tephen] McGavock. Mutilated.","Hamilton Sagers, at Drapers Valley [Wythe County] to Stephen McGavock, Wythe County VA","Hallers [?] to Stephen McGavock","John Morrison at Wytheville to S[tephen] McGavock","David F. Kent at Springfield to Stephen McGavock, Ft. Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe [County] VA","John Morrison at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","D. McG[avock] at Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","James A McNutt, at Marion (Smyth County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","J. Brown Jr. at Richmond to Stephen McGavock President of the office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond to S[tephen] McGavock","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond, to S[tephen] McGavock","Alfred King, per Thomas H. Lambeth, at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","James M. Bland, at Greensboro to Stephen McGavock","F.H. Mays at Fincastle (Botetourt County) to S[tephen] McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock Fort Chiswell","Francis Bell, at Back Creek, to Stephen McGavock","Thomas J. Boyd, at Wythevillem, to Capt. Charles W. Venable, Commissary C.S.A. at Wythevillem, VA. On back of sheet is a note tothe agents of the Assistant Commissary's Office at Wytheville, signed by C.W. Venable 15 November 1864","J.N. Goodwin, General Superintendant of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","D. Graham at Cedar Run, VA to E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville VA","A.M. Kasey to [?] McGavock","Cynthia M.G. Houston, at Natural Bridge (Rockbridge County), to her cousin Stephen [McGavock]","A. Thomas at Holston Mills to S[tephen] McGavock","J.R. Crockett at Max Meadow, to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock.","J.H. Martin at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","R.E. Withers at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock, at Max Meadow, Wythe County, VA","Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lee at Lynchburg to Messrs. and Miss McGavock. Declining an invitation.","John M. Hall to Cloid [Cloyd] McGavock","John H. Gibboney at Wytheville, to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock, at the University of Virginia to his uncle [?]","J.F. Kent at Bellfield Mills, to his cousin Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock","D.C. Kent at Dublin (Pulaski County) to his cousin Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock at the University of Virginia to his uncle Stephen McGavock","Joseph Cloyd, near Dublin (Pulaski county) to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William Gibboney at Wytheville to J.F. Slaughter at Lynchburg, VA introducing Stephen McGavock.","William Gibboney at Wytheville, VA to S.B. Smith, Richmond introducing Stephen McGavock","Crockett and Blair at Wytheville, Wythe County, to Stephen McGavock","J.W. Hagar to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Joseph F. Kent at Bellfield Mills to Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville, VA to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","W.B. Byars at Glade Spring (Washington County) to [?]","W.A. Smyth at Montgomery to [?]","John W. Robinson at Graham's Ford to Stephen McGavock at Ft. Chiswell VA","Noel and Brown at Wytheville, VA to Stephen McGavock","William Matthews at Dublin [Pulaski County VA] to [?]","A.E. Parker at Wytheville to McGavock and Brother at Fort Chiswell.","Mathew Aiken at Croftsville, Tazwell County, VA to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William B. Byars at Glad Spring [Washington County VA] to Stephen McGavock","J.M. Crockett at Philadelphia to Stephen McGavock","J.F. Kent at Kent's Mill, VA to Stephen [McGavock]","John R. Richardson, at Morristown, TN to Stephen McGavock at Max Meadows, Wythe County, VA","A.N. Chiffin to T. Wood","T[?] P. Clap to [?]","Lynch A Currin to S[tephen] McGavock","P. Gaines to James McGavock","Phillip Gaines to James McGavock Jr.","Hugh Graham to [?]","Kate Haller to Mr. [?] McGavock","P[?] P[?] Hanson at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","William Hill to Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to [?] McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Margaret Mathews to her brother [?]","D. McGavock to his cousin Stephen McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County VA","Peter Mulholland to Stephen McGavock","Thomas Quirk to Col. W. Crockett","Waller R. Staples at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","A. Tompkins to S[tephen] McGavock","Sarah [?] to her uncle [?]","One unidentified letter","McGavock (?). 59 Pieces including a small book containing an Index to accounts.","1 Piece","3 Pieces","1 Piece","10 Pieces","1 Piece","6 Pieces","1 Piece","Piece","1 Piece","40 Pieces","3 Pieces","1 Piece","1 Piece","1 Piece","1 Piece","5 Pieces","1 Piece","2 Pieces","1 Piece","Receipt for guns issued for the expedition against the Cherokee 1780. 1 Piece Discharge of Thomas Welch, 1776, 1 Piece","Collector of the poor rates 1796.  1 Piece","Tax levies and clerk's fees 1760-1793. 15 Pieces Other invoices and receipts 1761-1811. 77 Pieces","Scope and Contents","A 1779 Manuscript Volume containing the following: parish levies, receipts from supplies issued to public stores for use during the expedition against the Cherokee, 1776. receipts for supplies for troops at Fort Patrick Henry, 1776-1777; and a manuscript arithmetic. 250 Pages, 8\"x7\" See also folders 5 and 10.","Receipts and certificates of service issued by James McGavock, Ensign, Wythe County Militia. 1791-1792. 25 Pieces","Lead mines in Wythe County, 1810-1833. 53 Pieces including 9 Letters Saltpeter receipts 1814-1815.  33 Pieces including 5 Letters","Tax levies and Clerk's fees 1800-1836. 66 Pieces Other Invoices and receipts. 1791-1836. 86 Pieces","Tax levies and Clerk's fees 1838-1866.  29 Pieces Accounts, receipts, and memoranda 1834-1848.  22 Pieces","Tax levies and Clerk's fees, 1831-1837.  12 Pieces Other invoices and receipts, 1820-1839.  57 Pieces","Tax levies and Clerk's fees, 1847-1851.  6 Pieces","Accounts, Receipts, and Memoranda of Stephen McGavock, executor of the Estate of James McGavock and guardian of Mary, Jane, and Sarah McGavock","Letters from Agnes L. McGavock, aferwards Agnes L. Richardson, widow of James McGavock to his executor Stephen McGavock concerning certain matters regarding the estate.  7 Pieces","Letter from Andrew S. Fulton, at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell [Wythe] concerning dower rights. 1 Piece","Letters from John R. Richardson, at Cedar Hill to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe, VA, concerning arbitration of the estate. 2 Pieces.","Statement of lead delivered by the County Lieutenants. 1 Piece","60 Pieces","164 Pieces","20 Pieces","26 Pieces","28 Pieces","35 Pieces","1 Piece","8 Pieces","13 Pieces","1 Piece","6 Pieces","8 Pieces","1 Piece","3 Pieces","626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","626 Pieces. This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14","505 Pieces divided between folders 15 and 16.","505 Pieces divided between folders 15 and 16.","2 PIeces","24 Pieces","Accounts of Stephen, Cloyd, William, Cynthia, Polly, and Betsey McGavock. 1 Piece","7 Pieces","Includes a statement of he cause of deathe of William McGavock as wel as a memorandum book (small but not a volume). 17 Pieces total.","2 Pieces","Includes one memorandum book. 116 Pieces","179 Pieces","Fee bills of the County Clerks, 19 pieces.","Fee bills of the County Clerk. 3 Pieces","Fee bills of the county Clerks and Tax bills, 240 Pieces","1 Piece","Fee bills of the county clerk and sheriff. 2 Pieces","Fee bills of the County Clerk. 4 Pieces","Fee bills of the clerk and sheriff. 2 Pieces","Fee bills of the county clerk and sheriff, and tax bills. 50 Pieces","9 Pieces","9 Pieces","John Allison. Survey of a tract of land sold to C.C. Tate. 3 Pieces","Scope and Contents","Papers relating to a tract of land in Wythe County, Virginia, called \"Anchor and Hope\". 7 Pieces","copy of a survey of a portion of a Revolutionary land grant made to Moses Austin, Wythe County, Virginia (1795); and a legal opinion of David McComas (1833) concerning the claim of David Graham to a portion of the land included in the grant. 2 Pieces","Letter of Stephen and Moses Austin and Samuel Paine to Beverley Randolf, Governor of Virginia. Copy of a bond for the repayment of 20 tonnes of lead. 1 Piece","Letter of Henry Banks to William Whitcroft. Copy of the court record of a deed to a tract of land in Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Agreement for the sale of a tract of land in Wythe county, Virginia to Mary Graham and William Graham. 1 Piece","Suit in Wythe County. 1 Piece","David Carnut, assignee of Colin Campbell, assignee of John Lathem. Copy of the record of a Revolutionary land claim in Montgomery County. David Carnute, assignee of James newell, assignee of robert Love. Copy of the record of a revolutionary land claim. Both are on one sheet.","John Carter to Joseph Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece","Carter, Crockett, and Thomas Herbert to Robert and Walter Colquohoun. Bond. 1 Piece","Will of Alexander N. Chaffin, of Wythe County, VA. 1 Piece","Lease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring, to Costilo Hill. 1 Piece","Lease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring to Isaac Sulander. 1 Piece","Agreement of the sale of a tract of land in Monk's Corner, to Conrad Keesling. 1 piece","Papers relating to the division of Abram Crockett's lands in Williamson County, Tennessee. 3 Pieces","Survey and description of James Crockett's Mountain orchard. 1 Piece","Power of attorney authorizing Alexander Ewing to transfer to David McGavock a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 piece","power of attorney authorizing randal McGavock to sell a tract of land in Sumner County, Tennessee. 1 Piece","James Crockett to James R. Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece","James Crockett and Robert Sayers to William Galt.  Bond.  1 Piece.","Survey of a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Quirk. Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece","Robert Dougherty, executor of Michael Dougherty to David McGavock.  Power of attorney authorizing the conveyance of certain tracts of land to David Love, John Craiger and William Chistle, assignee of John Bentley.  1 Piece.  Mutilated","Survey and plats of a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 Piece","Suit","Agreement of Samuel Graham and Nathaniel Crockett and othersconcerning the settling of the estate of Robert Graham. 3 Pieces","Henry Hufford to James E. Brown. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Preston County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Suit in washington [County] District Court. 2 pieces","Suit in Botetourt County.  2 Pieces","Two surveys made for David Love.  1 piece","Bond","Bond. 1 Piece","Suit in Botetourt County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Statement made in Caswell County, North Carolina, in regards to the unaauthorized sale of his property.  1 Piece","Suit","Suit in Grayson County, Virginia. David McGavock vs. Stephen Saunders, administrator of James Ewing. 1 Piece","Deed to a tract of land i Wythe County, Virginia, sold by Samuel Crockett and wife to Ephraim, Stephen, and Joseph C. McGavock. Not Signed. 1 Piece","Assignment of a tract of land. 1 piece","Receipt for payment made by James McGavock for the purchase of William Gillaspe's land. 1 piece.","Bond given to James McGavock to insure compliance with his agreement for the delivery of Aluminum Salt at Fort Chiswell. 1 Piece","Bond for the performance of his duties as undersheriff. 1 Piece","Settlement proposed by the arbitrators to be made by James McGavock with Samuel and Elizabeth McDowell, administrators of James McDowell.  2 Pieces","Suit in Augusta County.  1 Piece","Papers concerning lands conveyed to James McGavock by military and treasury warrants. 2 Pieces","Bond given to James McGavock to secure a debt and to secure the payment of interest due on a tract of land sold to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Memorandum of an agreement concerning the division of the Sheriff's duties and renumeration in Botetourt County.  Bond given by James McGavock as Sheriff, and bond given by Francis Smith and William preston to James McGavock.  3 Pieces.","Bond given by James McGavock as collector of the parish levy, Botetourt County. 1 Piece","Bond given by john floyd and James Thompson to James McGavock for collection of a parish levy. 1 piece","Transfer of a certificate for a tract of land in Williamson County, Tennessee.  1 Piece","James Crockett to James McGavock. Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Wythe County, VA, including the mountain or orchard tract and a portion of Purgatory Tract","Agreement for the sale of a tract of land to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Leases granted by James McGavock to Zaceriah Hurt. 2 pieces","Zaceriah Hurt to James Ward, trustee for James McGavock. Chattel mortgage. 2 pieces","Attachment upon Zaceriah Hurt in favor of James McGavock. 1 Piece","Suit, 1 Piece","Copy of a deed to a tract of land in Wythe county. 1 Piece","Bills of sale for Negroes sold to James McGavock. 8 Pieces","Bills of sale of negroes.  2 Pieces","Survey of a division line between the lands of the heirs of James McGavock Sr., and the heirs of James McGavock Jr. 1 Piece","A memorandum of stray cattle taken by James McGavock at Fort Chiswell. 1 piece","Suit in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Plat, description and receipt of payment for certain tracts of land sold by Samuel Graham to James McGavock. 3 Pieces","Assignment of a tract of land.  1 Piece","Trust deed covering two tracts of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Articles of agreement and bond for the sale by James Mcgavock to David and James Magill, of a plantation in Rockbridge County, VA.  5 Pieces","Referees' decision in a dispute with James McGavock. 1 Piece","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land sold by Joseph Ramsey to James McGavock. 1 Piece","Suit in Botetourt County. 1 Piece","Bond to insure delivery of the indenture of John Myers, an indentured servant sold to James McGavock by Samuel Smith and others. 1 piece","Trust deed covering certain real estate in Stephensburg and a memorandum concerning the property. 2 Pieces","Bill of sale for Negroes sold to James McGavock. 4 pieces","Memorandum of an agreement for farm work to be done by Adams.  1 Piece","Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece","Lease granted to Alexander Fisher. Mutilated. 1 Piece","Agreement concerning the sale to Stephen McGavock of an interest in a plantation. 1 Piece","Receipt for money paid for a tract of land. 1 Piece","Bond to insure delivery of a good title to a tract of land in Wythe County, VA, sold to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock. 1 Piece","Agreement to give possession of a certain plantation to Stephen and Joseph Cloyd McGavock. 1 Piece.","Receipt for money paid for a tract of land.  1 Piece","George Archer, 1852, 1 piece Harrison Archer, 1867, 1 Piece William D. Archer, 1867-72, 3 Pieces John Maybe, 1866, 1 Piece George A. Shoemaker, 1866, 1 Piece P.C. Taylor, 1866, 1 Piece Pleasant C. Taylor, 1866, 1 piece","Farm labor agreements of Stephen and Cloyd McGavock. 3 pieces","Survey of 40 acres of land conveyed to an unnamed person. 1 Piece","Comission of John T. Sayers and Francis J. Carter to receive the acknowledgement of Daniel Miller's wife of his deed to James Crockett, conveying a tract of land in Wythe County, VA. 1 piece","Survey of a tract of land belonging to R. Montgomery.  1 piece","Surveys of tracts of land made for William Montgomery, Josiah Ramsey, and Abner Bledsoe.  1 Piece","Survey of a tract of land in Wythe County, VA, conveyed by Robert Norris to Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece","Deed to a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece","Survey of land deeded to James and Andrew Crockett. 1 Piece","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land sold by james Thompson, agent for R. Price. 1 piece","Court orders regarding public roads. 2 Pieces","Memorandum of two tracts of land in Wythe Couny, VA, surveyed for Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece","Legal opinion on the proper procedure in a sale of land by [?] McGavock to [?] Sawyers.  1 piece","Suits against Abraham Reynolds for debt.  Wythe County, VA.  19 pieces","Transfer if a lease on a tract of land called Crocketts Forge, in Wythe County. 1 piece","Suit in Wythe County.  1 piece","Surveys and plats of land in Burk's Garden, Tazwell County, VA, belonging to Colonel Robert Sayers.  4 Pieces","Suit in Wythe County, 1 piece","Description of a tract of land in Montgomery County, surveyed for David Sloan. 1 Piece","Bill of sale of a negro boy. 1 Piece","Suit for debt. 1 Piece","Agreement with Patrick Henry, Walter Crockett, James McCorkle, Thomas Madison, and James McGavock; concerning the mining of iron. 1 Piece","Suit in Wythe County.  1 Piece","Agreement for the erection of a grist mill.  1 Piece","Copy of a warrant for Richard Woods. Botetourt County, Virginia. 1 Piece","Revolutionary land warrants of James McGavock, David McGavock, Alexander Smyth, John Latham, George Brook, James Crockett, John Creger, David Sloan, Hiram Craig, John Belshen, William King, Godfrey Messersmith, and John Herkerader. 4 pieces.","Andrew Neely vs. John Drake and William Neely George Hancock vs. Andrew Neely One One sheet","William Hay vs. Joseph Barneville and Philip Buttonstone (1794) William Hay vs. David McGavock (1796) One one sheet","17 Pieces","1 Piece","A printed list of guests at Chapman Springs. 1 Piece","4 Pieces","6 pieces","Forms for the use of tax collectors. 5 Pieces","A tax form used by the Confederate States of America.  1 Piece","Tax assesor's form for the United States Internal Revenue Service. 1 Piece","Pedigree and description of Manassas, a thoroughbred horse. 1 Piece","Printed Circular letter announcing a commercial convention to be held in Norfolk to improve the means of communication with the Interior, the West, Nortgwest, Southwest, and North Carolina; and establish direct trade with Europe.  1 Piece","Certificate of membership in the union Agricultural Society of Virginia and North Carolina. Petersburg.","Richmond, Va. 1 Piece","Price lists for agricultural products and business cards of commission merchants. 33 Pieces","12 Pieces","14 Pieces","123 Pieces","104 Pieces","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","University of Virginia","McGavock family","Boyd family","Cloyd family","McGavock, James, 1728-1812","McGavock, James, 1764-1838","McGavock, James, 1804-1839","McGavock, John Williamson, b. 1843","McGavock, Stephen, 1807-1880","English"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 39.1 M17","/repositories/2/resources/9541"],"normalized_title_ssm":["McGavock Family Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["McGavock Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["McGavock Family Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Augusta County (Va.)--History--18th century","Bedford County (Va.)--History--18th century","Botetourt County (Va.)--History--18th century","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Washington County (Va.)--History--18th century","Washington County (Va.)--History--19th century","Wythe County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Augusta County (Va.)--History--18th century","Bedford County (Va.)--History--18th century","Botetourt County (Va.)--History--18th century","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Washington County (Va.)--History--18th century","Washington County (Va.)--History--19th century","Wythe County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["McGavock family"],"creator_ssim":["McGavock family"],"creator_famname_ssim":["McGavock family"],"creators_ssim":["McGavock family"],"places_ssim":["Augusta County (Va.)--History--18th century","Bedford County (Va.)--History--18th century","Botetourt County (Va.)--History--18th century","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Washington County (Va.)--History--18th century","Washington County (Va.)--History--19th century","Wythe County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Cherokee Indians","Colonial period, ca. 1609-1774","Genealogy","Indians of North America","Lead mines and mining--Virginia","Legal documents","Mines and mineral resources--Virginia","Montgomery County (Va.)--History--18th century","Pittsylvania County (Va.)--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices","Receipts (financial records)","Surveys (documents)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Cherokee Indians","Colonial period, ca. 1609-1774","Genealogy","Indians of North America","Lead mines and mining--Virginia","Legal documents","Mines and mineral resources--Virginia","Montgomery County (Va.)--History--18th century","Pittsylvania County (Va.)--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices","Receipts (financial records)","Surveys (documents)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["3540.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["3540.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Invoices","Receipts (financial records)","Surveys (documents)"],"date_range_isim":[1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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His son was James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons were James McGavock (1804- 1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880) who was president of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Three generations of the McGavock family lived in Wythe County, Va. The immigrant was James McGavock (1728-1812) who came from Scotland. His son was James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons were James McGavock (1804- 1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880) who was president of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia at Wytheville."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMcGavock Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["McGavock Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers (including correspondence, legal documents, and accounts) of James McGavock (1728-1812), his son James McGavock (1764-1838) and his grandsons James McGavock (1804-1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880). Many of the papers concern lead mines at Fort Chiswell, Va, slavery, agriculture, aspects of the Revolutionary War, and other.  Included are a list of parish levies before 1776; receipts for supplies issued at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Va. and at Fort Patrick Henry, Tenn. for an expedition, 1776-1777, against the Cherokees; and county tax and fee bills for Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Washington and Wythe counties, Va. The collection includes genealogical information on the McGavock and Boyd families and letters written by members of the Cloyd family and by John Williamson McGavock while attending the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Shaw to Joseph Sheels. This letter is on the same sheet as a receipt signe by Joseph Sheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt signed by Joseph Sheels for articles received of James McGavock, on same sheet as the letter to John Shaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter to the Surveyors of the Revenue, Mutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Nashville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost-marked Richmond, forwarded to Christiansburg, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? at Fort Chiswell to [Wythe County], to ?. Incomplete\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Graham, Wythe County to ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Montgomery, at Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana to James McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames F. Perry, at Oak Grove, Chocolate Bayou [Louisiana], to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA. 2 Copies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFerguson, Jones, and Campbell, at Philadelphia, to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarold Smyth, at Wythe Courthouse, to James McGavock, Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[James McGavock] to Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell at Philadelphia. Rough copy, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames St. Clair to James McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock Sr., Wythe Courthouse, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFerguson, Jones, and Co., at Philadelphia to James McGavock at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock, Wythe Court House, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLysander McGavock to his uncle james McGavock Sr. at Fort Chiswell, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hanger at Richmond, to Joseph McGavock, Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hill to James McGavock Sr., Fort Chissell (Chiswell) VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Fulkerson Sr. Lee County VA to ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Haller, Wythe Court House to Col. Joseph Kent, Joseph Crockett and James McGavock, Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Kesten and Nancy Kesten, Johnson County Iowa, to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdams [Adam?] Sanders to [?]. Mutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE.N. Sprinkle to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.P. Matthews at Wythe [County] to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.W. Truslow at Wythevill to Stephen McGavock Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam B. Mason and Co at Giles Court House to ? McGavock at Wytheville, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.J. Morrison at Seven Mile Ford [Smyth County] to Stephen McGavock at Wytheville, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.J. Morrison at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. Click and H.D. Roe at Kingsport TN to S[tephen] McGavock. Mutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHamilton Sagers, at Drapers Valley [Wythe County] to Stephen McGavock, Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHallers [?] to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Morrison at Wytheville to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid F. Kent at Springfield to Stephen McGavock, Ft. Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe [County] VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Morrison at Wytheville to [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. McG[avock] at Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames A McNutt, at Marion (Smyth County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Brown Jr. at Richmond to Stephen McGavock President of the office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHabliston and Brother, at Richmond to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHabliston and Brother, at Richmond, to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred King, per Thomas H. Lambeth, at Richmond to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Bland, at Greensboro to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF.H. Mays at Fincastle (Botetourt County) to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock Fort Chiswell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Bell, at Back Creek, to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas J. Boyd, at Wythevillem, to Capt. Charles W. Venable, Commissary C.S.A. at Wythevillem, VA. On back of sheet is a note tothe agents of the Assistant Commissary's Office at Wytheville, signed by C.W. Venable 15 November 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.N. Goodwin, General Superintendant of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Graham at Cedar Run, VA to E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.M. Kasey to [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCynthia M.G. Houston, at Natural Bridge (Rockbridge County), to her cousin Stephen [McGavock]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Thomas at Holston Mills to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.R. Crockett at Max Meadow, to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.H. Martin at Wytheville to [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.E. Withers at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock, at Max Meadow, Wythe County, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. and Mrs. John A. Lee at Lynchburg to Messrs. and Miss McGavock. Declining an invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Hall to Cloid [Cloyd] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Gibboney at Wytheville, to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliamson McGavock, at the University of Virginia to his uncle [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.F. Kent at Bellfield Mills, to his cousin Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.C. Kent at Dublin (Pulaski County) to his cousin Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliamson McGavock at the University of Virginia to his uncle Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Cloyd, near Dublin (Pulaski county) to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Gibboney at Wytheville to J.F. Slaughter at Lynchburg, VA introducing Stephen McGavock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Gibboney at Wytheville, VA to S.B. Smith, Richmond introducing Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrockett and Blair at Wytheville, Wythe County, to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.W. Hagar to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph F. Kent at Bellfield Mills to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles L. Fox at Wytheville, VA to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.B. Byars at Glade Spring (Washington County) to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.A. Smyth at Montgomery to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Robinson at Graham's Ford to Stephen McGavock at Ft. Chiswell VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoel and Brown at Wytheville, VA to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Matthews at Dublin [Pulaski County VA] to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.E. Parker at Wytheville to McGavock and Brother at Fort Chiswell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMathew Aiken at Croftsville, Tazwell County, VA to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam B. Byars at Glad Spring [Washington County VA] to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.M. Crockett at Philadelphia to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.F. Kent at Kent's Mill, VA to Stephen [McGavock]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Richardson, at Morristown, TN to Stephen McGavock at Max Meadows, Wythe County, VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N. Chiffin to T. Wood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT[?] P. Clap to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLynch A Currin to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Gaines to James McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip Gaines to James McGavock Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Graham to [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKate Haller to Mr. [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP[?] P[?] Hanson at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hill to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.C. Huff to [?] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Mathews to her brother [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. McGavock to his cousin Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE[phraim] McGavock to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County VA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Mulholland to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Quirk to Col. W. Crockett\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaller R. Staples at Richmond to Stephen McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Tompkins to S[tephen] McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah [?] to her uncle [?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne unidentified letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcGavock (?). 59 Pieces including a small book containing an Index to accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePiece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for guns issued for the expedition against the Cherokee 1780. 1 Piece Discharge of Thomas Welch, 1776, 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollector of the poor rates 1796.  1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levies and clerk's fees 1760-1793. 15 Pieces Other invoices and receipts 1761-1811. 77 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA 1779 Manuscript Volume containing the following: parish levies, receipts from supplies issued to public stores for use during the expedition against the Cherokee, 1776. receipts for supplies for troops at Fort Patrick Henry, 1776-1777; and a manuscript arithmetic. 250 Pages, 8\"x7\" See also folders 5 and 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates of service issued by James McGavock, Ensign, Wythe County Militia. 1791-1792. 25 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLead mines in Wythe County, 1810-1833. 53 Pieces including 9 Letters Saltpeter receipts 1814-1815.  33 Pieces including 5 Letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levies and Clerk's fees 1800-1836. 66 Pieces Other Invoices and receipts. 1791-1836. 86 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levies and Clerk's fees 1838-1866.  29 Pieces Accounts, receipts, and memoranda 1834-1848.  22 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levies and Clerk's fees, 1831-1837.  12 Pieces Other invoices and receipts, 1820-1839.  57 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levies and Clerk's fees, 1847-1851.  6 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, Receipts, and Memoranda of Stephen McGavock, executor of the Estate of James McGavock and guardian of Mary, Jane, and Sarah McGavock\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Agnes L. McGavock, aferwards Agnes L. Richardson, widow of James McGavock to his executor Stephen McGavock concerning certain matters regarding the estate.  7 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Andrew S. Fulton, at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell [Wythe] concerning dower rights. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from John R. Richardson, at Cedar Hill to Stephen McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe, VA, concerning arbitration of the estate. 2 Pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of lead delivered by the County Lieutenants. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e164 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e35 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e626 Pieces.  This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e626 Pieces. This collection of accounts is divided between folders 12, 13, and 14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e505 Pieces divided between folders 15 and 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e505 Pieces divided between folders 15 and 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 PIeces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Stephen, Cloyd, William, Cynthia, Polly, and Betsey McGavock. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a statement of he cause of deathe of William McGavock as wel as a memorandum book (small but not a volume). 17 Pieces total.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one memorandum book. 116 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e179 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the County Clerks, 19 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the County Clerk. 3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the county Clerks and Tax bills, 240 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the county clerk and sheriff. 2 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the County Clerk. 4 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the clerk and sheriff. 2 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFee bills of the county clerk and sheriff, and tax bills. 50 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Allison. Survey of a tract of land sold to C.C. Tate. 3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePapers relating to a tract of land in Wythe County, Virginia, called \"Anchor and Hope\". 7 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopy of a survey of a portion of a Revolutionary land grant made to Moses Austin, Wythe County, Virginia (1795); and a legal opinion of David McComas (1833) concerning the claim of David Graham to a portion of the land included in the grant. 2 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of Stephen and Moses Austin and Samuel Paine to Beverley Randolf, Governor of Virginia. Copy of a bond for the repayment of 20 tonnes of lead. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of Henry Banks to William Whitcroft. Copy of the court record of a deed to a tract of land in Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for the sale of a tract of land in Wythe county, Virginia to Mary Graham and William Graham. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Wythe County. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Carnut, assignee of Colin Campbell, assignee of John Lathem. Copy of the record of a Revolutionary land claim in Montgomery County. David Carnute, assignee of James newell, assignee of robert Love. Copy of the record of a revolutionary land claim. Both are on one sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Carter to Joseph Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter, Crockett, and Thomas Herbert to Robert and Walter Colquohoun. Bond. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Alexander N. Chaffin, of Wythe County, VA. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring, to Costilo Hill. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease of a tract of land in Wythe County known as Boiling Spring to Isaac Sulander. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement of the sale of a tract of land in Monk's Corner, to Conrad Keesling. 1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers relating to the division of Abram Crockett's lands in Williamson County, Tennessee. 3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and description of James Crockett's Mountain orchard. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney authorizing Alexander Ewing to transfer to David McGavock a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003epower of attorney authorizing randal McGavock to sell a tract of land in Sumner County, Tennessee. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Crockett to James R. Kent. Bill of sale of a Negro girl. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Crockett and Robert Sayers to William Galt.  Bond.  1 Piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of a tract of land in Wythe County. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Dougherty to Thomas Quirk. Bill of sale of a Negro boy. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dougherty, executor of Michael Dougherty to David McGavock.  Power of attorney authorizing the conveyance of certain tracts of land to David Love, John Craiger and William Chistle, assignee of John Bentley.  1 Piece.  Mutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and plats of a tract of land in Davidson County, Tennessee. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement of Samuel Graham and Nathaniel Crockett and othersconcerning the settling of the estate of Robert Graham. 3 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Hufford to James E. Brown. 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Price. 1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt orders regarding public roads. 2 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of two tracts of land in Wythe Couny, VA, surveyed for Josiah Ramsey. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal opinion on the proper procedure in a sale of land by [?] McGavock to [?] Sawyers.  1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuits against Abraham Reynolds for debt.  Wythe County, VA.  19 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransfer if a lease on a tract of land called Crocketts Forge, in Wythe County. 1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Wythe County.  1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveys and plats of land in Burk's Garden, Tazwell County, VA, belonging to Colonel Robert Sayers.  4 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Wythe County, 1 piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of a tract of land in Montgomery County, surveyed for David Sloan. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale of a negro boy. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit for debt. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement with Patrick Henry, Walter Crockett, James McCorkle, Thomas Madison, and James McGavock; concerning the mining of iron. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Wythe County.  1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for the erection of a grist mill.  1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a warrant for Richard Woods. Botetourt County, Virginia. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary land warrants of James McGavock, David McGavock, Alexander Smyth, John Latham, George Brook, James Crockett, John Creger, David Sloan, Hiram Craig, John Belshen, William King, Godfrey Messersmith, and John Herkerader. 4 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAndrew Neely vs. John Drake and William Neely George Hancock vs. Andrew Neely One One sheet\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hay vs. Joseph Barneville and Philip Buttonstone (1794) William Hay vs. David McGavock (1796) One one sheet\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed list of guests at Chapman Springs. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForms for the use of tax collectors. 5 Pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA tax form used by the Confederate States of America.  1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax assesor's form for the United States Internal Revenue Service. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePedigree and description of Manassas, a thoroughbred horse. 1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Circular letter announcing a commercial convention to be held in Norfolk to improve the means of communication with the Interior, the West, Nortgwest, Southwest, and North Carolina; and establish direct trade with Europe.  1 Piece\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of membership in the union Agricultural Society of Virginia and North Carolina. 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grandsons James McGavock (1804-1839) and Stephen McGavock (1807-1880). Many of the papers concern lead mines at Fort Chiswell, Va, slavery, agriculture, aspects of the Revolutionary War, and other.  Included are a list of parish levies before 1776; receipts for supplies issued at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Va. and at Fort Patrick Henry, Tenn. for an expedition, 1776-1777, against the Cherokees; and county tax and fee bills for Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Washington and Wythe counties, Va. The collection includes genealogical information on the McGavock and Boyd families and letters written by members of the Cloyd family and by John Williamson McGavock while attending the University of Virginia.","Letter from John Shaw to Joseph Sheels. This letter is on the same sheet as a receipt signe by Joseph Sheels.","A receipt signed by Joseph Sheels for articles received of James McGavock, on same sheet as the letter to John Shaw.","Circular letter to the Surveyors of the Revenue, Mutilated.","Postmarked Nashville","Mutilated.","Mutilated","Post-marked Richmond, forwarded to Christiansburg, VA","Incomplete","? at Fort Chiswell to [Wythe County], to ?. Incomplete","James Graham, Wythe County to ?","Robert Montgomery, at Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana to James McGavock","James F. Perry, at Oak Grove, Chocolate Bayou [Louisiana], to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA. 2 Copies","Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell, at Philadelphia, to James McGavock, Fort Chiswell, Wythe VA","Harold Smyth, at Wythe Courthouse, to James McGavock, Wythe County VA","[James McGavock] to Ferguson, Jones, and Campbell at Philadelphia. Rough copy, incomplete.","James St. Clair to James McGavock","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock Sr., Wythe Courthouse, VA","Ferguson, Jones, and Co., at Philadelphia to James McGavock at Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, VA","N.H. Robertson at Nashville [TN] to James McGavock, Wythe Court House, VA","Lysander McGavock to his uncle james McGavock Sr. at Fort Chiswell, VA","John Hanger at Richmond, to Joseph McGavock, Wythe County VA","William Hill to James McGavock Sr., Fort Chissell (Chiswell) VA","Peter Fulkerson Sr. Lee County VA to ?","Joseph Haller, Wythe Court House to Col. Joseph Kent, Joseph Crockett and James McGavock, Wythe County VA","John Kesten and Nancy Kesten, Johnson County Iowa, to [?]","Adams [Adam?] Sanders to [?]. Mutilated","E.N. Sprinkle to S[tephen] McGavock","J.P. Matthews at Wythe [County] to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","J.W. Truslow at Wythevill to Stephen McGavock Wythe County VA","William B. Mason and Co at Giles Court House to ? McGavock at Wytheville, VA","T.J. Morrison at Seven Mile Ford [Smyth County] to Stephen McGavock at Wytheville, VA","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","T.J. Morrison at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe County VA","L. Click and H.D. Roe at Kingsport TN to S[tephen] McGavock. Mutilated.","Hamilton Sagers, at Drapers Valley [Wythe County] to Stephen McGavock, Wythe County VA","Hallers [?] to Stephen McGavock","John Morrison at Wytheville to S[tephen] McGavock","David F. Kent at Springfield to Stephen McGavock, Ft. Chisel (Chiswell), Wythe [County] VA","John Morrison at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","D. McG[avock] at Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","James A McNutt, at Marion (Smyth County VA) to Stephen [McGavock]","J. Brown Jr. at Richmond to Stephen McGavock President of the office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Wytheville.","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond to S[tephen] McGavock","Habliston and Brother, at Richmond, to S[tephen] McGavock","Alfred King, per Thomas H. Lambeth, at Richmond to Stephen McGavock","James M. Bland, at Greensboro to Stephen McGavock","F.H. Mays at Fincastle (Botetourt County) to S[tephen] McGavock","E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock Fort Chiswell","Francis Bell, at Back Creek, to Stephen McGavock","Thomas J. Boyd, at Wythevillem, to Capt. Charles W. Venable, Commissary C.S.A. at Wythevillem, VA. On back of sheet is a note tothe agents of the Assistant Commissary's Office at Wytheville, signed by C.W. Venable 15 November 1864","J.N. Goodwin, General Superintendant of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","D. Graham at Cedar Run, VA to E[phraim] McGavock at Wytheville VA","A.M. Kasey to [?] McGavock","Cynthia M.G. Houston, at Natural Bridge (Rockbridge County), to her cousin Stephen [McGavock]","A. Thomas at Holston Mills to S[tephen] McGavock","J.R. Crockett at Max Meadow, to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock.","J.H. Martin at Wytheville to [?] McGavock","R.E. Withers at Lynchburg, to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock, at Max Meadow, Wythe County, VA","Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lee at Lynchburg to Messrs. and Miss McGavock. Declining an invitation.","John M. Hall to Cloid [Cloyd] McGavock","John H. Gibboney at Wytheville, to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock, at the University of Virginia to his uncle [?]","J.F. Kent at Bellfield Mills, to his cousin Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock","D.C. Kent at Dublin (Pulaski County) to his cousin Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Williamson McGavock at the University of Virginia to his uncle Stephen McGavock","Joseph Cloyd, near Dublin (Pulaski county) to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William Gibboney at Wytheville to J.F. Slaughter at Lynchburg, VA introducing Stephen McGavock.","William Gibboney at Wytheville, VA to S.B. Smith, Richmond introducing Stephen McGavock","Crockett and Blair at Wytheville, Wythe County, to Stephen McGavock","J.W. Hagar to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","Joseph F. Kent at Bellfield Mills to Stephen McGavock","Charles L. Fox at Wytheville, VA to Stephen and Cloyd McGavock","W.B. Byars at Glade Spring (Washington County) to [?]","W.A. Smyth at Montgomery to [?]","John W. Robinson at Graham's Ford to Stephen McGavock at Ft. Chiswell VA","Noel and Brown at Wytheville, VA to Stephen McGavock","William Matthews at Dublin [Pulaski County VA] to [?]","A.E. Parker at Wytheville to McGavock and Brother at Fort Chiswell.","Mathew Aiken at Croftsville, Tazwell County, VA to Stephen or Cloyd McGavock","William B. Byars at Glad Spring [Washington County VA] to Stephen McGavock","J.M. Crockett at Philadelphia to Stephen McGavock","J.F. Kent at Kent's Mill, VA to Stephen [McGavock]","John R. Richardson, at Morristown, TN to Stephen McGavock at Max Meadows, Wythe County, VA","A.N. Chiffin to T. Wood","T[?] P. Clap to [?]","Lynch A Currin to S[tephen] McGavock","P. Gaines to James McGavock","Phillip Gaines to James McGavock Jr.","Hugh Graham to [?]","Kate Haller to Mr. [?] McGavock","P[?] P[?] Hanson at Wytheville to Stephen McGavock at Fort Chiswell","William Hill to Stephen McGavock","V.C. Huff to [?] McGavock","V.C. Huff to Stephen McGavock","Margaret Mathews to her brother [?]","D. 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