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Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.","Correspondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdministrative History: A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref actuate=\"onrequest\" audience=\"external\" linktype=\"simple\" show=\"embed\" href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Archibald_Woods\" title=\"Archibald Woods\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. 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Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. 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The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land on the Kanawha River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a trip to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Phetis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly concerns religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business affairs and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProbably concerning Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing his school under Mr. Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods pay bearer money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo furnish troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning two companies of Rangers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats to the frontier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eoncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning James Wood and militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning provisions for the militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Nichols is to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sending Woods money for frontier services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo receive the interest on two loan office certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning politics?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Woods wishes to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying she may purchase his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selling of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor location of townships in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Williams to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning a land plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejecting Woods' offer for his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the military land bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his proposed route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land laws in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land deals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her sister family news and discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending power of attorney to sell land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and mentions military land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns buying and selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods get land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will send more information on the mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing terms upon which he will sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026amp; Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and discusses business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Watson to lease land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf decisions at a court held March Term 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to return arms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is unable to finish paying Woods for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing how survey is to be made out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing money and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to tend to his uncle's business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocation of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgainst letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the execution of a writ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking an offer for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a stolen horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticizing Woods' dealings with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemanding payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land by military warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing his intention to move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning David Yeates, a weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land for Abraham Faw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecides not to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving news about his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning deed to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to exchange some land with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a plot for David Hozack's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting planks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order his battalion to report for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his wife to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning his poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying how much she is missed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026amp; Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the building of a dam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to come make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his opinions of Methodists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to forward a letter for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026amp; surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell him burr mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Betsy Woods and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a note for money due Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026amp; I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering land for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about Archibald Woods' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell a slave for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells his uncle he has moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay him for surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning taking wheat to his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor land in Belmont County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought wheat for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a temporary assignment of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the delivery of mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed for subscription to United States Gazette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026amp; Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to deal for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to send down flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a missing arms shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill interested in Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans is concerned about a land claim he has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to draft 46 men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn compliance with order, has militia company together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Brother Archibald \u0026amp; myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas omitted entering the land. Lists entries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed. Please remit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026amp; Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his price for a slave, Jacob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026amp; half dollars per acre for other tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on various schools in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026amp; small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026amp; brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers elected by company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to sell stills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet him in Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends to get money to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes college at Canonsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his difficulty in obtaining money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResults of election between William McKinley and Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists tasks and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits payment to discharge note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends decree in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson's Executors v. Woods.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent articles written for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eZebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to make him some flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026amp; he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePerson who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026amp; no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent horse pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to have the public arms repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMadison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell land for $12,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026amp; spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives directions for morning and evening parades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and news of household activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns politics in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromise to give possession of a house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to let John D. seaman have flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds lime to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell Barrit land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroops are getting ready to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes difficulties in provisioning troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns payments for barrels of flour?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order troops for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by B. D. adjutant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMalory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends to Woods for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy white oaks from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selection of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange in law for time of training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 120 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds six bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Atkison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026amp; 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo vote for directions in the Ohio Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes copy of charges against Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFew soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning sale of Sharpless house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell Woods a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to a muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house and lot in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends what he thinks register's fees are.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efor Woods to lease land to Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to enter quarter sections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to rent land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot three quarter sections of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoffert does not want to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to trade money and horses for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent place where James Barrett lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy or borrow anvil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHouse has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNecessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $160.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks terms for a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for corn meal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for land patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 178 acres in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFranklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas served in militia for 37 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a house. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to bring him teaspoons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of James Moore. Sale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives status of Wheeling bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send land certificate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land purchase?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to do Woods' work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns digging a well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think James Smith has proof of slander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf his handling of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept Woods' offer to buy his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscontent of people renting land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends vacine crust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTraces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to make a final settlement of their business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house, shop, garden and field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns business dealings with ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over number of rails counted toward rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of him and his clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land will not be sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks land values for purchase by others and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a disputed account for hauling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt owed by Spencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying an installment for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends estimate to erect a building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms he will sell his land on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends itemized estimate for erecting a building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not having sent Woods money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived final certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about militia pay in War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods' case against Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSets up a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants rent reduced and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money for wool carding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers house and lot to repay notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to arrange a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for Berkshire's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect debt owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo contract for building a mill race.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending a power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas eight thousand brick ready for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026amp; Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over who is to rent Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWillson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnalyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave for land, but not flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWant to continue using Woods' house as a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses running a property line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses survey of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his delay because of stage accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about her husband's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a counterfeit bill from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026amp; Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoliteness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for cornmeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an account to Woods and asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to tend to collecting money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith makes his offer to exchange land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Davis to close contract on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds a reply from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeliver pork to Jasper Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a house and lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trip and social events in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent for only one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses terms of a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026amp; Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026amp; his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines complying with Spencer's request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to live on Woods' land another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHousing alternatives in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow and when money for public land is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods his house must be moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a suit should be brought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for liquor for his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstood agreement with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Woods' house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants use of a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns property lines and rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026amp; thirteen hundred \u0026amp; thirty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of everyone, Wants more land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to visit the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026amp; Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026amp; troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not getting brick for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for corn and straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour and bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026amp; Guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges him to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces birth of a daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks information about land on Fishing Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to comply with summons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs trying to sell his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for money. Brother is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods about land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves a contract for land up to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServing as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirector who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over security for rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026amp; lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorth American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her household.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find patents to land on Hog Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026amp; the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled Woods' delinquent land tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for leasing land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased 27 acres on hill north of town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetained by lowness of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay expect him within two weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot meet with Woods about land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased land at Woods' request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops, hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers slave for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns vines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026amp; reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank is not selling drafts until September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill bring cattle the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transfer land when requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to endorse for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for specifics of land offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a log cabin. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been paid by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants more information about tending mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImmediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know it he will lease for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns parts for a repair?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill keep the oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to do millwright work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for catching his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds $300 to be given to Knox \u0026amp; McGee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIll-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026amp; McKee to not honor recipients drafts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmily would like to go to school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over a director owing bank money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRedeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a position is available at Knox \u0026amp; McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026amp; McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilders of National Road have let water onto his garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Kennon to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026amp; Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to be appointed superintendent of road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDarky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel in Missouri in winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSatisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice on a postal route west of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoute has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas horse for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost route has been established including Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDamage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not consider land cleared properly by Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy wood from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to call on him at his office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money owed by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about note for money owed by ? Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill tend to collecting money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends eight dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall attend a sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds aged whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLearned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026amp; Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see John Rector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson v. Woods\u003c/emph\u003e. Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks delay in paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms of land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in getting a note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas procured two six week old pigs for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to advance fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Daniel Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather-in-law needs land. Send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to entering land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePasses on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Bakewell needs clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding the administration of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in renting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson is seeking a new position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security in lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in being miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes stay in Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of Morgantown and their mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas entered land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Jasper? Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemits money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to meet concerning mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThought McLure had sold his foundry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due in public land entered by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms for selling land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bank notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with house Randolph has built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds payment for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with ? Pollock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about land he sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound house. Will pay Woods for pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of caveat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy town lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Woods notice of money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for King to lease a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe-assures Woods about mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns orders for bricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eToll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect money from James Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill comply with terms for property transfer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for fixing up hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious possibilities for an election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand money being lent to his son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmy worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRandolph has not given up lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieve they can effect a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas turned over petitions to committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not believe stock will be subscribed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be released from part of terms of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas submitted amendment to bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid tax on Thomas Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo material change in Eugenius Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants first refusal of Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill raise frame of mill June 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he will buy house and lot on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks indulgence on debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines office as bank guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Hallock has allowed the injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various candidates for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill convey deed to Eller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibilities for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChances for election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaking depositions to prove military service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take a house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCandidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas application to buy Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to attend to note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for settling with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026amp; that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026amp; we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026amp; bedclothes \u0026amp; his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026amp; immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOsburn keeps a first-rate tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on building of grist mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026amp; Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if bank robbers are caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommittee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to vote for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not paying note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandling the rental of Woods' house for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalled on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Buying flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Moore will do surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResignation as President and Director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBinnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to borrow money from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to have bank board convened to discount notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarket for slaves and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be pallbearer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to start boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns gathering signatures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms they will take Woods house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice that premium is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevival of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo capture slave, Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money from the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026amp; Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on collecting from the Smiths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest construction of houses McLure is building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to rent tavern stand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow one thousand dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies of need to pay premium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent farm to start a dairy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying out of money. Invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend case as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants privilege of burning lime in kiln.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification of date of Seaman case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs paying ? King's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet him to pay money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by H. D. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter. Expects money at next court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to Hynes business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help to get notes discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lively to move away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds notes if Woods sued Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to move when Woods brings money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for stock has been declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to meet others but will agree to settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipt for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take place at four dollars per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot move to Woods' property on Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsiders matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoves of various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a coal mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill extend bond of Mr. Cole.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Harrison will win.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Paull has paid protested draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAstonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecorded by James D. Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncouraging Woods to attend a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow one hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo do work on Woods' two mills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMills needs new bolting cloths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent store room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill probably move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026amp; collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026amp; Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas searched for survey lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026amp; Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026amp; of her make could be married a year \u0026amp; not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSevere heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants her to visit. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her sickness (during a pregnancy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to visit her too next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages students to \"Waveland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026amp; A. Cooper Baker sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026amp; Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTemperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses him while he is away at College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E. H. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Alonzo Loring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E.M. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Indian mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot able to get furniture because canal is broken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if he can rent place again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026amp; New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move shop close to river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey by John Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and ? Poerm? will take land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to wait until October for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about location of tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBring deed. Will not fly from bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote A.D. Clarke \u0026amp; requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLet bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend a Board meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that money due her be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to come get his wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut a note in for Curtis \u0026amp; Co. for discount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers service in locating warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnder guard as a deserter. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to lease property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received orders to march to Point Pleasant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jacob Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposal to trade land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026amp; Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious ideas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information from the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.","Addition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.","Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.","Correspondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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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.","Acc. 2019.013 was added to the collection in 2019.  Additional accruals are anticipated.","These two items were added to the collection in 2019.","Edmund Andros was the Ggovernor under the Crown, 1692-1698.","Robert Hunter was Governor of Virginia under the Crown, 1707-1709. 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Includes letters and documents signed by John Murray, Robert Brooke, James Wood, Beverly Randolph, Patrick Henry, Edmund Andros, Jeffrey Amherst, Norborne Berkeley, Robert Hunter, Francis Fauquier, Earl De La Warr, James Blair, and Robert Dinwiddie among others. Also included in the collection are prints, coats of arms, and commemorative coins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisplay of Arms for Thomas West, Baron Delawarr La Warr, Governor under the Virginia Company of London. 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Includes letters and documents signed by John Murray, Robert Brooke, James Wood, Beverly Randolph, Patrick Henry, Edmund Andros, Jeffrey Amherst, Norborne Berkeley, Robert Hunter, Francis Fauquier, Earl De La Warr, James Blair, and Robert Dinwiddie among others. Also included in the collection are prints, coats of arms, and commemorative coins.","Display of Arms for Thomas West, Baron Delawarr La Warr, Governor under the Virginia Company of London. Motto: \"Jour de ma Vif\".","Full title: \"Give under my hand in New York this 25th day of Sept.r 1676 to ye Constable and Overseers of Jamaica, E Andros\".","Colonial Virginia document.","Letter regarding shipping matters from Jeffrey Amherst, New York, to Boston merchant Thomas Hancock.","John Murray offers himself as a representative of the Peers of Scotland in Parliament and desires the Lordship's vote in the upcoming election. The recipient in unknown.","Copper plate engraving.","Receipt for Beverly Randolph, Esq., for fifty pounds as a fee for himself, his brother Robert, and his ward Peter Randolph in their suit in the high Court of Chancery against the execution of their father. Signed by Edmund Randolph (Governor of the Commonwealth, 1786-1788).","Petition brought by Isaac Wood against James Gray of the state of South Carolina for James Gray refusing to pay Wood \"two likely Negroes or one houndred and fifty pounds Sterling\". The petition is directed to the Honorable George Walton Esquire, Chief Justice of the Said State, and the Assistant Justices of the County of Richmond.","Full title: \"The Answer of Thomas Lawson to the bill of complaint of Ralph Wormely Junior, Mann Page, Francis Lightfoot Lee, and Warner Lewis, surviving acting executors of John Tayloe, deceased\". The document discusses Thomas Lawson's involvement in Tayloe's ironworks business in the county of Prince William.","The folder includes three prints of Eyre Coote: two prints published in 1810 and 1815 and a \"Builders of the Empire\" card branded by Wills's Cigarettes.","41st Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives, Report No. 53. William and Mary College, Virginia, March 3, 1871. \"Mr. Arnell, from the Committee on Education and Labor, made the following report...\"","Full title: Southern War Claims. Speeches of Hon. Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, and Hon. Martin I. Townsend, of New York, on Bill to pay William and Mary College, of Virginia, the Sum of $65,000 for Injuries Received during the Rebellion. Delivered in the House of Representatives April 12, 1878.","Written by Lyon G. Tyler, M. A. LL. D., President of the College of William and Mary.","Commemorative coins for George Wythe, Benjamin Harrison, and Henry Lee.","The print includes a Latin inscription.","One pages with etchings was removed from the book \"William and Mary College\". The other page is from an unidentified source.","Copper engraving of Abraham Nicholas, 18th Century Mayor of Williamsburg, Va. by George Bickham, 1722 and a copper plate folio page engraving from A Display of Heraldry by John Guillim. This was the heraldry of Lord De Lar Warr and other British Barons dated 1679.","Print of the Right Reverend D. Thomas Sherlock, Lord Bishop of London, Dean of the Chapels Royal, and one of the lords of His Majestys, Most Honourable Privy Council, Vanloo pinx, 1740/S. Ravenet Sculp 1756;","Torn from book, p. 214. vol. 4;","Print, TWills Pinx/J. McArdell Fecit.","\"Sold by J. 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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.","Acc. 2019.013 was added to the collection in 2019.  Additional accruals are anticipated.","These two items were added to the collection in 2019.","Edmund Andros was the Ggovernor under the Crown, 1692-1698.","Robert Hunter was Governor of Virginia under the Crown, 1707-1709. He never served in the colony.","Jeffrey Amherst born in Kent, England January 29, 1717-August 3, 1797. He was Governor of Virginia under the Crown, 1759-1768; he never went to Virginia and was represented by deputies.","John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809), was the Colonial Governor of New York (1770-1771), and Virginia (1771-1776). He dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses; precipitated colonial uprising by seizing powder store (April 1775); and was defeated by colonists at Great Bridge (January 1, 1776).","Patrick Henry was, Governor of the Commonwealth, 1788-1791.","Henry Lee was Governor of the Commonwealth, 1791-1794.","George Loyall, May 29, 1789-February 24, 1868, graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1808. Loyall was a member of the House of Delegates from the Borough of Norfolk, 1817-1827. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1829. George Loyall was a member of Congress, 1831-1837. He was Navy agent of Norfolk from 1837-1861. Loyall resigned his position on April 17, 1861 because of his southern sympathies. His first wife Rebecca Tyler died in 1812 and his second wife Margaret Kelly died in 1855.","Robert Dinwiddie, (born 1693, died July 27, 1770), British, served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, 1751-1758 under Governor Willem Anne van Keppel, and later as deputy, July 1756-January 1758, for John Campbell, Early of Loudon.","Conserved with funds from the Jamestowne Society.","Documents, prints, and heraldry pertaining to Virginia governors from the 17th and 18th centuries. Includes letters and documents signed by John Murray, Robert Brooke, James Wood, Beverly Randolph, Patrick Henry, Edmund Andros, Jeffrey Amherst, Norborne Berkeley, Robert Hunter, Francis Fauquier, Earl De La Warr, James Blair, and Robert Dinwiddie among others. 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Signed by Edmund Randolph (Governor of the Commonwealth, 1786-1788).","Petition brought by Isaac Wood against James Gray of the state of South Carolina for James Gray refusing to pay Wood \"two likely Negroes or one houndred and fifty pounds Sterling\". The petition is directed to the Honorable George Walton Esquire, Chief Justice of the Said State, and the Assistant Justices of the County of Richmond.","Full title: \"The Answer of Thomas Lawson to the bill of complaint of Ralph Wormely Junior, Mann Page, Francis Lightfoot Lee, and Warner Lewis, surviving acting executors of John Tayloe, deceased\". The document discusses Thomas Lawson's involvement in Tayloe's ironworks business in the county of Prince William.","The folder includes three prints of Eyre Coote: two prints published in 1810 and 1815 and a \"Builders of the Empire\" card branded by Wills's Cigarettes.","41st Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives, Report No. 53. 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Va.)--History","Ohio--History--19th century","Saint Louis (Mo.)--History--19th century","Slavery--West Virginia--History","Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794","Correspondence","Financial records","2775 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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 arranged chronologically by date.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. ","Administrative History: A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling.","A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. 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/viw00093.frame","Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.","Addition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.","Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.","Asks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.","Wants to move shop close to river.","Decree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.","Requested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.","Telling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"","Asks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.","Send survey by John Scott.","? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.","He and ? Poerm? will take land.","Would like to rent farm.","Has declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.","Asks Woods to wait until October for money.","Unable to collect money for Woods.","Wishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"","1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.","Questions about location of tract of land.","Bring deed. Will not fly from bargain.","Wrote A.D. Clarke \u0026 requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.","Letter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.","Let bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.","Concerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.","Asks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.","Requests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.","If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.","Requests Woods to attend a Board meeting.","Horse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.","Introduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.","Questions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.","Woods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.","Asks that money due her be paid.","Power of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.","Asks Woods to come get his wheat.","Put a note in for Curtis \u0026 Co. for discount.","Offers service in locating warrants.","Under guard as a deserter. Defends himself.","Mother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.","Desires to lease property.","Procured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.","Requests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.","Invitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.","Soldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"","Has received orders to march to Point Pleasant.","Concerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)","To inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.","Asks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.","Asks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.","Signed by Jacob Lee.","Needs new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.","Concerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.","Asks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.","Proposal to trade land.","Concerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.","Elijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.","Wishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026 Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"","Religious ideas.","Concerns sale of lots.","Mr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.","Asks for information from the city.","Mr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.","Includes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.","Includes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? 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One of the founders of Woodsfield, Ohio, Woods was a land speculator in the military warrant land in the Northwest Territory and bought public land in Ohio and Indiana in addition to having extensive holdings in West Virginia. He was also either a principal or involved in some way with lawsuits to either settle land disputes or to collect money. He promoted the building the Cumberland Road which passed through Wheeling. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdministrative History: A Federalist, Woods served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was a member of the Virginia Convention of 1788. He briefly served in the Revolutionary War and later was an officer of the Virginia militia, attaining the rank of colonel before resigning in 1816. Woods was president and a director of the North Western Bank of Virginia. He owned a flour mill, traded whiskey and leased out land. 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The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land on the Kanawha River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a trip to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Phetis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly concerns religion and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business affairs and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProbably concerning Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing his school under Mr. Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods pay bearer money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a proposed division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo furnish troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning two companies of Rangers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a female slave named Lila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Indian threats to the frontier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eoncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning James Wood and militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning provisions for the militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Nichols is to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sending Woods money for frontier services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo receive the interest on two loan office certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning politics?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land Woods wishes to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying she may purchase his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selling of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor location of townships in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Williams to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning a land plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejecting Woods' offer for his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his land purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the military land bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his proposed route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land laws in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land deals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her sister family news and discusses religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending power of attorney to sell land claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and mentions military land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns buying and selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning buying land in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the collection of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed by Cloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending a plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Woods get land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will send more information on the mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing terms upon which he will sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026amp; Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and discusses business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Watson to lease land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf decisions at a court held March Term 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to return arms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is unable to finish paying Woods for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribing how survey is to be made out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing money and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to tend to his uncle's business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocation of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgainst letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the execution of a writ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking an offer for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a stolen horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCriticizing Woods' dealings with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDemanding payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of land by military warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnouncing his intention to move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning David Yeates, a weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military land disputes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the appointment of a magistrate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land for Abraham Faw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecides not to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving news about his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning deed to land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the milling of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to exchange some land with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a plot for David Hozack's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed to Woods for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting planks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanting to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering him to order his battalion to report for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his wife to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning his poverty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning military warrant land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying how much she is missed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026amp; Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the building of a dam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to come make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor money received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his opinions of Methodists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to forward a letter for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026amp; surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell him burr mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Betsy Woods and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a note for money due Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026amp; I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering land for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a lawsuit involving land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about Archibald Woods' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to sell a slave for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning disputed land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells his uncle he has moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to pay him for surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning taking wheat to his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor land in Belmont County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought wheat for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Witt to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a temporary assignment of dower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the delivery of mill wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed for subscription to United States Gazette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026amp; Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffering to deal for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating he will buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sending rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to send down flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a missing arms shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill interested in Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEvans is concerned about a land claim he has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to draft 46 men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn compliance with order, has militia company together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Brother Archibald \u0026amp; myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas omitted entering the land. Lists entries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed. Please remit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026amp; Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his price for a slave, Jacob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026amp; half dollars per acre for other tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on various schools in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSalutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026amp; small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026amp; brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers elected by company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to sell stills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet him in Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends to get money to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes college at Canonsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts his difficulty in obtaining money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResults of election between William McKinley and Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists tasks and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits payment to discharge note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends decree in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson's Executors v. Woods.\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent articles written for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eZebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to make him some flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026amp; he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePerson who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026amp; no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent horse pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods to have the public arms repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMadison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell land for $12,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026amp; spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives directions for morning and evening parades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives family news and news of household activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns politics in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromise to give possession of a house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to let John D. seaman have flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds lime to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell Barrit land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTroops are getting ready to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes difficulties in provisioning troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns payments for barrels of flour?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to make a survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to order troops for muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by B. D. adjutant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMalory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends to Woods for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy white oaks from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns selection of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChange in law for time of training.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 120 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds six bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Atkison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026amp; 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo vote for directions in the Ohio Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes copy of charges against Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFew soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning sale of Sharpless house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell Woods a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Woods to a muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house and lot in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends what he thinks register's fees are.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efor Woods to lease land to Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to enter quarter sections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to rent land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot three quarter sections of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoffert does not want to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to trade money and horses for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent place where James Barrett lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy or borrow anvil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHouse has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNecessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $160.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigns commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks terms for a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for corn meal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends for land patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 178 acres in Ohio County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFranklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas served in militia for 37 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a house. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to bring him teaspoons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of James Moore. Sale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives status of Wheeling bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send land certificate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land purchase?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to do Woods' work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns digging a well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think James Smith has proof of slander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf his handling of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns elections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept Woods' offer to buy his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscontent of people renting land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends vacine crust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTraces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to make a final settlement of their business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a house, shop, garden and field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOhio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns business dealings with ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over number of rails counted toward rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of him and his clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land will not be sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks land values for purchase by others and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a disputed account for hauling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt owed by Spencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for paying an installment for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTreaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends estimate to erect a building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists terms he will sell his land on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends itemized estimate for erecting a building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not having sent Woods money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived final certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about militia pay in War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Woods' case against Dunlop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSets up a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants rent reduced and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money for wool carding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers house and lot to repay notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to arrange a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for Berkshire's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect debt owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo contract for building a mill race.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about land warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending a power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas eight thousand brick ready for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026amp; Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over who is to rent Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWillson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnalyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to raise money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave for land, but not flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWant to continue using Woods' house as a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses running a property line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses survey of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his delay because of stage accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about her husband's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a counterfeit bill from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026amp; Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoliteness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for cornmeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an account to Woods and asks for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to tend to collecting money for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith makes his offer to exchange land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Davis to close contract on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds a reply from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeliver pork to Jasper Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid taxes for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a house and lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trip and social events in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent for only one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses terms of a land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026amp; Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026amp; his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines complying with Spencer's request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to live on Woods' land another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHousing alternatives in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow and when money for public land is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Woods his house must be moved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a suit should be brought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for liquor for his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstood agreement with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to survey some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not wish to buy Woods' house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants use of a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns property lines and rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026amp; thirteen hundred \u0026amp; thirty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of everyone, Wants more land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to visit the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026amp; Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026amp; troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his terms for exchange of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not getting brick for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for corn and straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour and bran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026amp; Guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges him to finish house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces birth of a daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks information about land on Fishing Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to comply with summons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs trying to sell his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for money. Brother is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods about land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves a contract for land up to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eServing as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirector who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over security for rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026amp; lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorth American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her household.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find patents to land on Hog Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026amp; the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas settled Woods' delinquent land tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for leasing land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased 27 acres on hill north of town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetained by lowness of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMay expect him within two weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot meet with Woods about land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased land at Woods' request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops, hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers slave for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns vines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land from Hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026amp; reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank is not selling drafts until September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill bring cattle the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transfer land when requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes offer for lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to endorse for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for specifics of land offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo build a log cabin. Gives specifications.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been paid by Moses Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants more information about tending mill for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImmediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes an offer for property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to lease land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know it he will lease for another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns rye.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns parts for a repair?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill keep the oxen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to do millwright work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Woods for catching his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds $300 to be given to Knox \u0026amp; McGee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIll-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026amp; McKee to not honor recipients drafts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmily would like to go to school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over a director owing bank money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRedeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if a position is available at Knox \u0026amp; McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026amp; McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePredicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilders of National Road have let water onto his garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Kennon to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026amp; Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to be appointed superintendent of road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDarky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravel in Missouri in winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeed postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSatisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice on a postal route west of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoute has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas horse for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost route has been established including Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDamage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not consider land cleared properly by Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy wood from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to call on him at his office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns money owed by ? Maxwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about note for money owed by ? Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill tend to collecting money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends eight dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShall attend a sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds aged whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLearned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026amp; Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to see John Rector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eWilson v. Woods\u003c/emph\u003e. Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks delay in paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms of land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in getting a note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas procured two six week old pigs for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to advance fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Daniel Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather-in-law needs land. Send terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to entering land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePasses on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Bakewell needs clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding the administration of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in renting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington Wilson is seeking a new position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security in lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterested in being miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes stay in Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of Morgantown and their mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas entered land for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Jasper? Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemits money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to meet concerning mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take Woods' mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThought McLure had sold his foundry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to settle debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due in public land entered by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms for selling land to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends bank notes by Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaking plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDissatisfied with house Randolph has built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds payment for land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with ? Pollock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about land he sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound house. Will pay Woods for pasture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of caveat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy town lot from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Woods notice of money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for King to lease a tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe-assures Woods about mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns orders for bricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eToll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to collect money from James Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill comply with terms for property transfer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for fixing up hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious possibilities for an election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand money being lent to his son\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmy worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRandolph has not given up lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieve they can effect a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas turned over petitions to committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not believe stock will be subscribed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of public lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be released from part of terms of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas submitted amendment to bank bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid tax on Thomas Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo material change in Eugenius Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants first refusal of Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from North Western Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent Captina property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill raise frame of mill June 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he will buy house and lot on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOkey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks indulgence on debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Also lists directors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines office as bank guard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Hallock has allowed the injunction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposes a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various candidates for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill convey deed to Eller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibilities for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChances for election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaking depositions to prove military service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to take a house he is building for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCandidacy for Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispute with Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas application to buy Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProspects for election to Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to attend to note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to meet with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for settling with Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026amp; that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026amp; we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026amp; bedclothes \u0026amp; his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026amp; immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow fifty dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOsburn keeps a first-rate tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on building of grist mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026amp; Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if bank robbers are caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommittee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods to vote for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of land for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExcuse for not paying note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandling the rental of Woods' house for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalled on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Buying flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Moore will do surveying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResignation as President and Director.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBinnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to borrow money from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to have bank board convened to discount notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to pay note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGot judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarket for slaves and horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to be pallbearer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to start boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns gathering signatures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms they will take Woods house and lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice that premium is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevival of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo capture slave, Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow money from the Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026amp; Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress on collecting from the Smiths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest construction of houses McLure is building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent at Powhatan Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to rent tavern stand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow one thousand dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies of need to pay premium.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent farm to start a dairy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaying out of money. Invitation to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend case as a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants privilege of burning lime in kiln.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification of date of Seaman case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to rent property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs paying ? King's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill meet him to pay money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by H. D. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter. Expects money at next court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas tended to Hynes business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTerms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks help to get notes discounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lively to move away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds notes if Woods sued Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMen working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to purchase land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReady to move when Woods brings money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication for stock has been declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to meet others but will agree to settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipt for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take place at four dollars per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot move to Woods' property on Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsiders matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoves of various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a coal mine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill extend bond of Mr. Cole.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Harrison will win.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProtest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Paull has paid protested draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to buy land from Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAstonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecorded by James D. Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncouraging Woods to attend a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest to borrow one hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo do work on Woods' two mills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMills needs new bolting cloths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent store room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill probably move.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026amp; collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026amp; Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas searched for survey lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026amp; Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026amp; of her make could be married a year \u0026amp; not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSevere heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants her to visit. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her sickness (during a pregnancy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to visit her too next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages students to \"Waveland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026amp; A. Cooper Baker sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026amp; Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTemperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health of William Baker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses him while he is away at College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by George Whellier for John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of their mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McCulloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E. H. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John McColloch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Alonzo Loring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by E.M. Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Indian mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot able to get furniture because canal is broken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if he can rent place again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026amp; New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? Kilbreath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if road is open from ? to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to move shop close to river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecree is absolute unless Clark perfects appeal by entering security. Will give no opinion on a compromise. Other legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequested Franklin Woods to copy portion of bill of complaint in Woods v. Chapline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelling Woods to reassure the slave that is to be traded to him William Croghan for land, that he William Croghan only wants him the slave as a coachman \"you may assure him if he be a faithful servant I will make him a kind master--\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that servant to be given in exchange for land on Hog Run be ready to be picked up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend survey by John Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Russell called on him for note against Samuel Hudson. There is judgment against Woods for costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and ? Poerm? will take land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to rent farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas declined doing anything with Smith. Two hundred and seventy dollars will cover amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to wait until October for money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable to collect money for Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to borrow $500 from North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Think election will be between Jackson and himself. Asks Woods to \"personate\" himself at the election. \"Pray do not let the revolutionists out general you at a time when danger appears to be so near to hand...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Because of infirmness, he submits his resignation as commandant of Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about location of tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBring deed. Will not fly from bargain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote A.D. Clarke \u0026amp; requested him to settle account with Woods. Settle note to bank endorsed by R. Simms suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of resignation as bank director which Woods is to hold and use if he wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLet bearer have horses Woods is lending and send advertisement for horse Woods has lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns salt, sugar, wheat, rent due by Mallory, accounts due, and the rent of property at Captina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to help her brother David McClure to estimate value of land she wishes to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests for Woods to attend to by drawing money from Auditor of Pubic Accounts and bring back McClures' appointment as Inspector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to attend a Board meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorse sent back belongs to Alexander Caldwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces ? Jackson, a tanner who wishes to buy a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions about navigation of Elk and Ohio Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoods and Wilson are commissioners along with Jonathan Buckanon , Josiah Morgan, David McClure to locate a road from Cummins's Mill to Wheeling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that money due her be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney has been obtained from President of Literary Fund authorizing the subscription of $50,000 of North Western Bank of Virginia stock at Wellsburgh. Application will be made to Board of Directors to open books. Recommends it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Woods to come get his wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePut a note in for Curtis \u0026amp; Co. for discount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers service in locating warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnder guard as a deserter. Defends himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has 100 bushels of wheat to grind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires to lease property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcured letter from Alpheus Willson for Woods to see concerning directors of North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Alpheus P. Wilison to John Tyler concerning appointments of directors of North Western Bank of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Woods to write ? Jacobs and bring patents with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation. Glad ? is Congressional candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers must bring public arms to batallion muster for inspection. \"Whatever thoughts you or I had of resigning (as I most seriously had) it cannot it will not now do to resign until the storm is over;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received orders to march to Point Pleasant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the location of a road (possibly the Cumberland Road.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo inquire regarding the payment to taxes. Woods is also to call on General Breckenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Governor to confer with President of United States to request protection from Indians. Also signed by Charles WellsJohn Dant, John Davis, Hezekiah Davison,J ohn Haymond, Cornelius Bogard, John Haddan, William Morrez?, W.H. Cavendish, and H. Caperton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Ruggles to intervene in legislation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jacob Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new deed from Croghan's father to be recorded in the County where the land is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of J. Wilson v. Woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Bank of United States. If it is granted a charter, Woods suggests alterations and amendments to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Barber to send messenger to deliver legal notice to Stephen R. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposal to trade land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods; and the appointment of state directors to the Board of the North Western Bank of Virginia. Includes Archibald Woods to ?. Concerns establishment of post office at Capteena.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElijah Woods failed on his part of agreement to explore or locate warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to make a settlement by purchasing slaves. Wants young ones not in habit of running away. \"...those of a contrary disposition are however often the best slaves but situated as we are in this County between... Pennsylvania \u0026amp; Ohio...and where slavery is much ridiculed, any Negro of an enterprising disposition and forward in their Manners are almost certain to go into one or the other states or down the Ohio;...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious ideas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Weaver declines to purchase house because wife wants to quit business of keeping a public house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for information from the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hinds has agreed with M. Clark for oxen. Will accept your offer for his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes plats on verso of Maddison's or John Mitchel's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes estimate of damages sustained by Archibald Woods in consequence of lease given by Richard Yates to James Fulton, blank notes for North Western Bank of Virginia, instructions for inquiring at Land Office in Kentucky, instructions to take paper back to broker and get paper of Miami Exporting Company, poem (Lines supposed to be written at Genoa), deposition concerning a land dispute between Samuel Todd and the executors of Andrew Woods, Instructions for formation on parade ground and for inspection of sentinels by officer of the day, (circa 1812), Alexander? Caldwell to Archibald Woods (wants to borrow shovels), parody of a candidate's speech, Robert Poage to Archibald Woods, petition to Virginia Governor to ask for protection for frontiers from Federal Government, vote for governor of Pennsylvania in four counties, and formula for sheep-dip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include George W. Bailey, William C. P. Breckinridge, S. L. Brown, Mrs. S. T. Cook, T. Gallaher, Louisa A. Kemper, George A. Paull, A. J. Poag, C. C. Poage, Charles M. Poage, G. H. Poage, George B. Poage, J. C. Poage, M. Annie Poage, S. C. Poage, Thomas K. Poage, J. N. Powers, Margaret Sisson, Andrew W. 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Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers, chiefly 1783-1846, of Archibald Woods of Ohio County, West Virginia. The papers concern his family, the Poage family, and the Houston family, as well as his business dealings. Correspondents include Levi Barber, Daniel Call, Philip Doddridge, Chapman Johnson, Henry Lee, James Pindall, Benjamin Ruggles, Daniel Sheffey and John Tyler, Edgar Campbell Wilson, George Washington Wilson and Thomas Wilson. Subjects dealt with in the collection include banking, cholera, the Cumberland Road, land speculation, pioneer life near Wheeling, West Virginia and in Kentucky and Indiana, formation of and early days in Belmont and Monroe counties, Ohio (including the founding of Woodsfield, Ohio), the Northwest Territory, Indians of North America, family life, marriage and courtship, Virginia militia during peacetime and in the War of 1812, Ohio politics, sale of slaves and the Whiskey Rebellion. There are also letters of members of the Baker and Morgan families of Fauquier County, Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia which concern life in St. Louis, Missouri during the 1840's.","Addition to folder 1482:  December 31, 1824 letter from Z. Jacobs in Richmond, Virginia to Archibald Woods regarding moving the College of William and Mary to Richmond.","Offering his military warrant and pay for service in the U.S. Continental Army in lieu of money owed Woods. Witnessed by Andrew Woods and Alley ? McKee. Affidavit by Ebenezar Lane.","Concerning land to be located and patented by military warrants and divided between the two men.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale to Martha Woods, Botetourt County, Virginia 1 Negro girl.","Concerning money and land.","Scope and Contents Concerning land purchased from the military claims of James Ludlow, James Letort and Andrew Fowler who served in \"the old Virginia Regiment under Governour Dinwiddie's Proclamation.\"","Concerning land on the Kanawha River.","Nevill was attorney for William Croghan. Witnessed by John Beaver and ? Heth.","Scope and Contents Concerning agreement with Archibald Woods. Including agreement between Kerr and Woods, 1786 November 6.","Concerning a list of land and people which was prepared for the auditor.","Concerning horses. Including note concerning equipment and uniforms for those who join a calvary company.","Concerning a trip to Richmond.","Mentions bonds and the postponement of a trip to Ohio County. Including undated note by an unidentified person concerning genealogical matters.","Including note, March 1790, of Johnson with Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning 1000 acres of land in West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning the locating and surveying of land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Asking for help in fighting the Indians and outlining a plan.","For 2 slaves, a boy named Littleton and a girl named Pink.","They were trustees to establish an academy in either Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison or Randolph counties.","Concerning a petition to have a ferry across the Ohio River at Short Creek signed by Nathaniel Coolman and John Vanmetre.","Concerning patents for 10,000 acres of land. Including a petition concerning taxation.","Concerning Indians, land taxes owed by ? Todd, land dispute between ? Carper and ? Moor Moore, treaty made by Arthur St. Clair at Fort Harmar with Indians.","Concerning land in Ohio County.","For a female slave named Phetis.","Concerning money owed to A. Kirkpatrick by Woods.","Scope and Contents To transfer 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to William McClandhan.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods' desire to purchase land. Says \"our politics are loose, vague, various, and uncertain.\" Advises Woods to not reject his mother's \"precepts because she is a female good sense is the result of a Sound mind which would as soon inhabit a female body as a male. There is no sex in souls.\"","For female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents To convey 400 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to McFarland.","Scope and Contents Mentions George Strickler concerning military warrant lands in West Virginia and Kentucky and the non-attendance of Andrew Woods and Archibald Woods as court jurors.","Asking Shepherd to give him preference if he decides to sell his mill and house. Including note of Bible verses in a different hand.","Scope and Contents Concerning Mitchell's land in Kentucky. Including, letter, John Lee, Hagerstown, Maryland, to Archibald? Woods.","Concerning Woods' misfortunes, religion, a dispute with ? Crawford and his baptism of Jenny St. Clair McCulloch.","Discusses a move to Kentucky, the death of John Crawford and William Wilson.","Describing Kentucky and Woods' contemplated move there.","Concerning land prices in Kentucky near Lexington and Danville.","Concerning Woods' possible move to Kentucky and the price of renting land there.","Concerning family news and Poage's opinion of Kentucky.","Concerning religion and family news.","Concerning Kentucky.","Mostly concerns religion and family news.","Discusses family and neighborhood news including the marriage of Polly Stuart to Ned Hall.","Discusses his business affairs and family news.","Telling Woods to be ready with his party of horses if he receives orders.","Scope and Contents Expressing concern over Indian threats to frontier. Thomas Poage has entered Presbytery as candidate for ministry. Discusses religion in Prince Edward and Charlotte. Cousin John Crawford is dead.","Scope and Contents Concerning his judicial circuit and news of mutual friends in Augusta and Rockbridge County, Virginia","Containing religious advice, and concerning the role of feelings in religion.","Concerning money.","For title to 355 acres of land . Including assign (witnessed by George Humphrey) of George Conner.","Probably concerning Archibald Woods.","Requesting that Woods take the deposition of David Harbinson as evidence in the lawsuit of Kelly vs. Wilson.","Concerns family news.","Scope and Contents To convey from Woods to Poage 100 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia? and memorandum of money borrowed form Archibald Woods by James Poage.","Scope and Contents Saying he has declared himself a candidate for the Virginia Senate and asking Woods' help.","Concerning rations for a militia company and Jackson's campaign for Congress.","Concerns a move to Kentucky by Cloyd.","Scope and Contents Concerning supplies.","Describing his school under Mr. Graham.","Scope and Contents Concerning his travels among the Presbyterian churches. Gives Woods advice.","Concerning a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Seat of government may be Lexington.","Requesting that Woods pay bearer money.","Scope and Contents Concerning the sale of hogs and corn. Including a petition concerning a ferry across the Ohio River","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerning a proposed division of Ohio County.","Concerns division of Ohio County.","Concerning the division of Ohio County.","Concerning Indian threats.","Sending a muster roll and pay abstract for McMachan.","Concerning money Wilson is trying to collect for Woods.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Promising to furnish troops to the state from Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Randolph counties, West Virginia","To furnish troops.","Scope and Contents Describing Indian activities, the difficulty of securing provisions because of Anthony Wayne's levies near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and possible Congressional candidates.","Concerning two companies of Rangers.","Concerning activities of and provisions for Ohio County Rangers and mentions Anthony Wayne.","Concerning McCleery's candidacy for U.S. Congress.","Scope and Contents To trade to Woods 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia in exchange for 461 acres of land in Kentucky and a female slave.","For a female slave named Lila.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight, David McWilliams, Jacob Lusk and Hugh McGuire) from Richard Yeates, appointing John McInyre to act in conveying 304 acres of land in Ohio County, West Virginia to Archibald Woods.","(Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Woods will convey 461 acres of land in Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky to Yeates.","Scope and Contents (Witnessed by John McKnight and David McWilliams) between Archibald Woods and Richard Yeates to ensure that Yeates will convey 304 acres in Ohio County, to Woods.","Concerning the collection of money owed to Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning William Croghan, a proposed treaty with Indians, and relations with the British.","Concerning Indian threats to the frontier.","Scope and Contents Concerning a lawsuit and including a copy of a letter, 1793 March 27, from Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, Pa. to Messrs, Wallace and Kirkpatrick.","Concerning money owed by Woods to Yeates.","Concerning the altering of a deed from Woods to Jane Yeates instead of to Richard Yeates.","Concerning Cloyds' inability to sell his land in order to pay Woods for land bought from him.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Cloyd by Morris. Including letter from Archibald Woods to ? Dunlap concerning Woods' dissatisfaction with a horse he purchased from Dunlap.","oncerning payment of money owed to Woods for flour and whiskey.","Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower.","Concerning James Wood and militia.","Discussing the Transylvania Presbytery and concerning opening a store.","Scope and Contents Woods' land in Kentucky and a possible move by Woods to Kentucky. Also mentions Richard Yeates.","Has a description of life in Kentucky and discusses the split in the Transylvania Presbytery between the followers of Adam Rankin and the rest of the Presbyterians.","Concerning provisions for the militia.","Concerning family news and religion.","Scope and Contents Concerning an execution against ? Wood and McConnell and other lawsuits.","Complaining that land in Kentucky bought from Woods is not located where Woods told him it was; questions quality of the land and the female slave. Includes note from Lewis Marshall, 1793 August 26, concerning location of the land.","Concerning land Nichols is to sell.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods the contract for the supply of the volunteer militia in Monongalia District has been given to ? Wells instead of Woods.","Answering Yeates' complaints about land Woods sold him.","To set up a company to sell land northwest of the Ohio River (i.e. the Northwest Territory).","Concerning dispute between Woods and Richard Yeates over land and chastising Woods for his letter to his mother, Martha (Poage) Woods.","Concerns sending Woods money for frontier services.","Scope and Contents Concerning the militia and mentioning James Wood. Including account 1794 March 27.","Concerning having Woods survey land so that the plats can be sent to Richmond for patents.","Concerning the location of land sold to Yeates by Woods and the disposition of lawsuits being handled by Woods for Yeates.","Concerning his land dispute with Archibald Woods and warning about the Indians.","Scope and Contents Concerning land sold for William Croghan, possible war with England and Spain, and an embargo.","Requesting a promised present in return for her having acknowledged her right of dower.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Reed Lower?, and a lawsuit.","Scope and Contents Recommending William Martinas paymaster for the militia and saying that individuals are injured by not getting their money.","Concerning land warrants.","Scope and Contents Requesting courses of survey. Includes, draft, Archibald Woods, to Henry Lee, expressing concern over Indian, British and Spanish affairs.","Concerning money owed by Chapline to Woods.","Scope and Contents Requesting Woods to tend to some legal business for Richard Yeates.","Concerning negotiations with Spain over navigation of the Mississippi.","Concerning family news.","Concerning money owed to Yeates by Woods and lawsuits.","To receive the interest on two loan office certificates.","Concerning family news.","Scope and Contents Concerning politics?","That Brown will improve land by building cabins, in Northwest Territory.","For seven hundred dollars, a condition for purchase of a military warrant due Denniston and purchased by Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Whiskey Rebellion.","Scope and Contents Concerning the apprehension of David Bradford, William Sutherland, William McKinley, Robert Stephenson, John Moore, and James Marshall, participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Questions whether Biggs should attend the session of the General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Gives family news, mentions \"we are crowded with light horse men in our town that came in today,\" discusses religion.","Scope and Contents To appear as witnesses in the examination of William McKinley, one of the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Includes letter from Archibald Woods to McClure in response.","Scope and Contents Saying the justices of the peace had decided not to examine the participants in the Whiskey Rebellion \"on considering the situation of this County and the temper of the people ...as we are of the opinion it would have answered no valuable purpose, and our authority it would evidently appeared to us would have been treated with contempt.\"","Reminds him he is in a new place and under care of uncles. Remember Creator and avoid evil company.","Concerning land Woods wishes to buy.","Scope and Contents Saying he has seen a petition against the taking of land west of the Ohio Northwest Territory. Brown has finished building the cabins for Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning sending Andy (Andrew Woods, Jr.) to Woods.","She is disappointed her uncle will not be coming for a visit. Regrets she has not been as religious as she ought to be.","Scope and Contents That Archibald and Elijah Woods of Ohio County, Virginia West Virginia would survey a tract of land containing 100,000 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia and Wilson would sell it.","Scope and Contents Concerning Wilson's selling of 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia?.","Wants Woods to help his divide land and sell it so that he can move his mother to Kentucky.","Asking her uncle's decision on moving to Kentucky.","Concerning his selling land.","Saying she may purchase his land.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods he has sold Woods' land to Robert Young of Alexandria Virginia with the assistance of Henry? Lee.","Concerning the selling of Woods' land.","Concerning lawsuits, and George Kelly.","Scope and Contents Concerning a petition to Congress and his expectation that Congress will open a land office on Northwest side of Ohio River.","Scope and Contents Tells his uncle that Mr. Willson (Thomas Wilson) says there is no caveat entered at Richmond and Wilson has seen a number of men interested in purchasing land.","Scope and Contents Concerning 60,000 acres of land. Mentions Henry? Lee.","Giving family news.","Assigning as attorney for George Slaughter, Slaughter's title to six entries of land of 400 acres in Ohio County received by military land warrant to William Harris. Witnessed by Andrew Woods, Jr.","Scope and Contents For part of the title to 604 acres of land in Mason County, West Virginia","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","The location of 30,000 acres of land and a description of same.","Concerning extending their concern in the lands in the Northwest Territory up to 300,000 acres.","Woods to share information about location of a salt spring in return for Ryerson purchasing about 5,000 acres of land around the spring in the Northwest Territory. Including memorandum of the approximate location of the salt spring.","For location of townships in the Northwest Territory.","For 21,000 acres of land in Ohio County.","To divide Woods' part of the land he obtains from his agreement with Thomas Ryerson concerning the salt spring and that McCulloch and Woods will also divide the land surrounding another salt spring McCulloch has discovered.","Scope and Contents Concerns Thomas Wilson, and the General Assembly. Tells Woods the act to establish a town at Wheeling, West Virginia passed, but the bill to divide Ohio County did not pass. Gives other legislative news.","Concerning a contract.","Concerning their land deals in the Northwest Territory.","For Lashley to lease Poage's land in return for clearing two acres.","Asking Woods to sell him his land in Kentucky if Woods is not going to live on it.","For Williams to lease land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning money he is collecting for Woods, and Henry Lee; and land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Questioning a land plat.","Rejecting Woods' offer for his land.","Concerning the position of creeks in a stretch of land; and military reservations.","Concerning his land purchases.","Asking Woods to attend to a legal dispute in return for one half the land in dispute if decided in Poage's favor.","Concerning the military land bill.","Concerning his proposed route.","Concerning military warrant land laws in Congress.","To convey two thirds of all lands recovered from military land warrants originally issued to William Harris and assigned to George Slaughter.","Concerning land deals.","Gives her sister family news and discusses religion.","Concerning military land warrants.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning family news and religion.","Concerning land owed by Ross in the Northwest Territory and his explanation of a law pertaining to military land warrants.","Scope and Contents Making a proposal for his land on the Ohio River. Includes account.","Sending power of attorney to sell land claims.","Scope and Contents Concerning money; a trip to Richmond; the death of his son; and a proposed visit by William Wilson. Also concerns money paid ? McCleery; and lands of ? Symes which needs a title from Congress.","Saying he has no land to sell and that the Congress lands sold at public sale in New York in which Hopkins was the nominal purchaser, probably now belong to William Duer.","Concerning lands in the Northwest Territory and Woods and Martin trying to be appointed to help survey the military lands.","Scope and Contents Concerning taxes on land in Harrison and Ohio County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed by ? Wood.","Telling Woods that Benjamin Cooper has settled on land conveyed from Woods' mother to Yeates' daughter. Yeates is satisfied with his land and suggests Woods purchase land in Kentucky.","To survey and return plot and certificate for land in Ohio County. Witnessed by James Wilson and includes affidavit of William Trigg.","Gives family news and mentions military land.","Offering to sell Woods his \"mill place.\"","Scope and Contents Giving family news and telling Poage someone wishes to buy his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","Concerns buying and selling land.","Concerning buying land.","Concerning buying land in Northwest Territory.","Describes water journey. Asks to have coat and horse sent.","Hoping that Woods con meet him in Morgantown.","Gives Woods an opinion he has gotten concerning patents.","Scope and Contents For 100,000 acres of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia","Scope and Contents Asking the recipient to inquire for William Hunley and ask him about a bond executed by Thomas McGeorge.","Concerning the death of their mother.","Concerning collection of money.","Concerning the collection of money.","Concerning the sale by Woods to Cloyd of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Concerning a legal dispute between ? Poage and an unidentified person over land title.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods Thomas Wilson has not arrived back in Morgantown and concerning Wilson's candidacy for Congress.","Scope and Contents Concerning Thomas Wilson's candidacy for Congress. Mentions Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents Concerning Henry Lee's debts and the illness of Lee's wife Ann Hill (Carter) Lee.","Concerning the conveyance of land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning money owed by Cloyd.","Concerning money owed to Yeates.","For them to patent land in the Northwest Territory in co-partnership.","To guarantee that Woods would convey to Conill land in Northwest Territory originally owned in co-partnership with Absalom Martin.","To divide land they purchased in co-partnership in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning Andrew Woods' business trip to Philadelphia.","Sends petitions by his son to Woods to be presented to the legislature. Wells is against the one for removing the seat of justice from Charleston. Lists what work has already been done there.","Sending a plat.","Requesting that Woods get land plats.","Discusses business of General Assembly and family affairs.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Archibald Woods by Henry Lee.","Stating he will send more information on the mission to France.","Listing terms upon which he will sell land.","Scope and Contents Concerning the lawsuit of Robert Poage v. Abraham Chapline, George Washington's declining to accept an appointment as a member of mission to France.","Requesting a warrant for military land. Expresses concern over Indians to west.","For one mare, one still and one yoke of oxen.","Giving family news.","Concerning an appointment Woods is requesting and the sale of land.","Concerning land in Kentucky they are interested in purchasing and selling.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to put three plats into the land office.","Asking Woods to get a land warrant from the Treasury land office.","Scope and Contents Concerns land business he is handling for Wilson, Mentions resolutions censuring Alien \u0026 Sedition Acts, petitions and the fact that the Court House stands at Wheeling.","Gives family news and discusses business.","Scope and Contents Defending passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts and discussing the bankruptcy bill.","Concerning money he is collecting for various individuals. Asks Woods to forward land patents to him. Asks Woods if he will run for General Assembly again.","For Watson to lease land in Ohio County.","For Ogden to lease twelve acres of land in Ohio County.","Of decisions at a court held March Term 1799.","Concerns building a house for Woods.","Gives family news.","To clean and fence twenty acres in the Territory in exchange for one hundred acres of land in Ohio County.","Concerning elections.","Telling Woods he is unable to pay him any money.","For Woods to sell to Moore and McClure 134 acres in the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to sell 300 acres to Tallman in Northwest Territory.","Requesting Woods' help in securing a place on the Council.","Ordering Woods to return arms.","Scope and Contents Discussing Randolph Academy. Gives family news and says Nehemiah? Creavens Cravens \"is crazy by this time.\"","He is unable to finish paying Woods for land.","Scope and Contents Asking him to come to Zac Sprigg's house to give depositions concerning a contested election for the General Assembly. Includes fragment, 1799 September 7, of a notice to Archibald Woods, Moses Shepherd, Zac Sprigg, George Moses and William Dement.","Discussing the transfer of a note for money owed by Woods from Breckinridge to George Cooper.","Chapline is unable to attend the muster. Orders Woods to command in his place.","Describing how survey is to be made out.","Tells Woods to make out certificate of survey to Henry Banks.","Discussing money and legal matters.","Scope and Contents Orders Woods to order a court martial for Lieutenant Thomas Gray on charges made by Captain Jacob Wetzel.","Expresses vehement opposition to Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.","On how to proceed with land business and military land warrants.","Request for flour.","Scope and Contents Concerning land in Kentucky sold to Richard Yeates.","Scope and Contents Concerning Benjamin Biggs, session of legislature and family news.","Asking for money Woods owes him.","Concerning 2,000 acres of land bought by Faw from Woods.","Attempts to tend to his uncle's business.","Concerning resolutions passed by opposition members of Virginia General Assembly.","Scope and Contents Concerns suing ? Payne for money owed Woods.","Location of Woods' warrants in the Northwest Territory.","Against letter by committee of opposition members of General Assembly.","Announcing Wilson's candidacy for the Virginia Senate.","Giving family news.","Scope and Contents Election returns for Monongalia County.","Concerning the execution of a writ.","For Low to lease the plantation (\"Greenfield\") on which Woods lives.","For Cravens and Tallman to build a house for Chapline.","Gives terms on which land in Northwest Territory is sold.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Concerning the candidacy of John J. Jacobs and Archibald Woods for Congress.","Making an offer for land.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning committee of Federalists and asking Federalists to vote.","Selling Woods a set of blacksmith's tools which are listed.","Scope and Contents Asking whether Henry? Lee ever surveyed the land Evans has laid a warrant on.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to give some money to George Poage and asking Woods if he is a candidate for Congress.","For Woods to sell 150 acres in the Northwest Territory to Eagleston.","Concerning a lawsuit between them.","Requesting title papers for John Poage and asking Woods to use his influence in preventing the removal of the district court.","Scope and Contents Vouching for William Tate who wishes to buy land in Ohio County for an inn or tavern?.","Thanking Woods for his offer to sell land to Cloyd at a reduced price.","Trying to find out when Woods will be going to the woods to survey.","Scope and Contents Informing Woods that ? Duvall had saved Woods' land from being sold for taxes and giving family news.","Giving family news.","Concerning a stolen horse.","Concerning the claim of Jacob Beason to land.","Asking Woods to pay taxes on McClenechan's land for him.","Criticizing Woods' dealings with him.","Encloses receipts for wheat and asks to be sent flour.","Demanding payment.","Wanting to buy land.","Concerning military land warrants and Robert Woods.","For Black to put a shingle roof on Woods' barn.","For Woods to lease Johnson and Hamblin land.","To take depositions in lawsuit of Robert Poage v. David Bradford in Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a lawsuit he is handling for Woods.","Concerning the location of land by military warrant.","Scope and Contents Concerning a court decision in High Court of Chancery in Woods? vs. Wilsonand Todd vs. executors of ? in Botetourt County Court.","States he has not moved yet, but there is a wagon road across the mountains to Fincastle. Is sending money owed to Woods but can not send all of it. Gives family news.","Scope and Contents Stating he will be going to Alexandria and Washington D.C. and will carry out business for Woods.","Telling about his crops and expressing Federalist sentiments.","Scope and Contents Concerns an injunction and money owed to Wilson. Included Polly Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods, giving family news.","Scope and Contents Requesting Ann (Poage) Woods' right of dower in land purchased from Woods by ? McNear.","Requesting deeds.","Announcing his intention to move.","Concerning David Yeates, a weaver.","Scope and Contents Concerning the deposition of Thomas Kenton in a land dispute and mentions Henry Lee.","Concerning a land dispute and the deposition of his mother Ann McGintry.","Includes memorandum, undated, concerning procedure in the lawsuit. Also includes memorandum, 1797 December 6, of Archibald Woods, concerning Abraham Chapline, legal advice, 1797 December 12, of Bushrod Washington; cover sheet, 1801 July 22 of L. Burfoot, sending letter of Daniel Call; and copy (made by P. Tinsley) of decree, 1805 September 28, of the Virginia Superior Court of Chancery in the lawsuit of Robert Poage vs. Abraham Chaplaine and David Bradford.","Concerning military land disputes.","Scope and Contents Concerns a lawsuit between ? McIntire and Archibald Woods and the debate in the General Assembly over the division of Kanawha County.","Concerning the Land Office bill. Deposition, 1802, of Archibald Woods in a land dispute.","For Woods to thirty-five acres to Hamblin and Witt. Hambler and Witt are to plant apple trees.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","For Woods to lease ninety acres of land to Dean. Dean is to take care of orchard.","Scope and Contents Concerning military land warrants. Asks if Whetsel Wetzel got his money \"for the Negro he sent down the River.\"","Scope and Contents Concerning Albert Gallatin and the Northwest Territory.","For Woods to lease to Johnson twenty-nine acres of land. Johnson is to take care of the fruit trees.","To change an agreement concerning the delivery of flour.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning land and the appointment of a magistrate.","Concerning the appointment of a magistrate.","Woods owes money for a subscription to Universal Gazette, a newspaper.","Concerning money owed to Woods.","Concerning land in the Northwest Territory.","Concerning land for Abraham Faw.","Ordering him to order all commissioned officers to meet at Wheeling for muster and training.","Creain is interested in purchasing land from Woods and Bowyer would like to rent some land.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed to Woods by Chapline. Includes William Gelaspie, Station Camp, Sumner County, Tenn. to Abraham Chapline, concerning money.","Scope and Contents Concerning ? Biggs' surveying.","Concerning the surveying of land in the Northwest Territory.","Scope and Contents Asking Woods to let Mark Jacobs live on land owned by Woods.","Requesting Woods to sell his land and it he has done so, to remit payments in pot metal.","Decides not to exchange land with Woods.","Has paid the tax on Woods' land to prevent sale for non-payment of taxes. Asks about worth of land he owns on Ohio River so he can sell or exchange it.","Giving news about his mill.","Concerning deed to land.","Thanking him for paying taxes on Woods' land.","Giving a description of Countyside. Joseph Woods is keeping a store. Gives price of flour.","Scope and Contents For Okey to lease thirty acres of land adjoining Captina Creek.","Concerning the milling of flour.","Concerning location of a salt spring and asking Woods to survey some land.","Offering to exchange some land with him.","Concerning a plot for David Hozack's land.","Concerning money owed to Woods for flour.","Concerning the location of a court house in Belmont, County, Ohio and land.","For Witt and Roberts to lease land in Belmont County, Ohio. Witt and Roberts are to preserve the orchard.","Concerning money owed Archibald Woods. Discusses the murder of an Indian trader.","Requesting planks.","Wanting to lease land from Woods.","Ordering him to order his battalion to report for training.","Is sending his wife to pay Woods.","Concerning a survey order.","Scope and Contents Concerning her arrival and health and Jane ?.","Concerning politics in Mississippi, French in New Orleans and price of goods in Natchez.","Scope and Contents Concerning the settlement of a debt between Spencer and Samuel Biddle.","Mentioning his poverty.","Concerning military warrant land.","Saying how much she is missed.","Scope and Contents Inquiring about military land located for ? Page.","Scope and Contents Concerning the Ohio legislature and the location of the courthouse of Belmont County, Ohio, the necessity of building a road to it, ferries and the Miami Exporting Company. Bears notes in another hand.","Scope and Contents Discusses Richard Yeates' land and family news.","Concerning a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning title to land owned by ? Graham.","Scope and Contents Telling Woods that Poage vs. Bradford \u0026 Chaplinecould not be tried in his district of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.","Concerning a law suit and a possible exchange of land.","Concerning the lawsuit of McIntire vs. Woodsin the Virginia High Court of Chancery. Gives his opinion of the Louisiana Purchase.","Concerning the building of a dam.","Concerning land in Ohio County surveyed by Woods for her husband.","Asking if Woods has sold his land for him. If so, please remit \"one ton of small castings, and the remainder in twenty gallon kettles without legs, for the purpose of salt-making.\"","Scope and Contents Saying he has sent Andrew Woods and an Indian trader up White River.","Concerning land.","Asking Woods to come make a survey.","Scope and Contents Concerning money owed Woods by Joseph? Tomlingson.","Concerning disputed land in Kentucky.","For Prittyman to lease land. Lease extended for another year.","Concerning land disputes between Woods and Yeates.","For money received.","Gives his opinions of Methodists.","Wants to exchange land with Woods.","For Cassat to pay Woods back for flour.","Giving family news.","Concerning the lawsuit of Poage v. Chapline.","Concerning William Croghan and land belonging to Woods in Kentucky.","Concerning Croghan's purchase of land owned by Woods.","Concerning death of Aggy Poage, other family news and election of Philip Doddridge.","Concerning flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge.","Requesting flour.","Ohio for Witt to rent land. Witt is to take care of the orchard.","Asking to buy the land he lives on from Woods.","Asking Woods to forward a letter for him.","For one moiety (half) of the first installment \u0026 surveying expenses for land in Northwest Territory offered for sale at Steubenville.","Gives family news, discusses Philip Doddridge and land speculation in Northwest Territory; and the \"conversion\" of the Presbyterian minister, William Wilson.","To convey land.","Requesting flour.","Concerning Philip Doddridge, the lawsuit of John McIntire vs. Wood,and Woods vs. Lewis.","Concerning a deed.","Concerning the location of a road.","Letter probably intended for Archibald Woods. Concerning the sale of land for taxes, the lawsuit of John Macker vs. Lewis Cragg.","Concerning their land dispute.","Offering to sell him burr mill stones.","That Edward Coats' son, William will become an apprentice to Hoover, a saddlemaker.","To split land in Kentucky if Pogue is successful in proving claim.","Ordering flour.","Concerning a lawsuit involving ? Fulton.","Concerning Betsy Woods and family news.","Bond of title to promise to convey 240 acres to the Ramseys.","Concerning the visit of Woods' daughter, a proposed trip to Augusta, and the possibility of Wilson running for Congress.","Has paid taxes owed on Woods' Kentucky land. Is interested in selling or exchanging 1200 acres of land on or near the Ohio River.","For Pergrin to lease 17 acres of land from Woods.","Concerning a note for money due Robert Woods.","For Reed and Edwards to lease a house and garden.","To convey to Nehemiah Cravens 300 acres of land in Ohio.","Tells of the birth of a daughter. \"The election is over \u0026 I am easy--when vice prevails and wicked men bear sway the post of honour is a private station;...\"","For Woods to sell 250 acres of land to Mothral and Mantooth.","Ordering flour.","Ordering flour.","Offering land for sale.","Concerning a lawsuit involving land.","For Deafabough to run a grist mill for Woods.","Concerning lawsuit of Woods v. William Lewisand McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking about Archibald Woods' health.","Requesting the health of his daughter and the lawsuit of McIntyre v. Woods.","Asking Woods to sell a slave for him.","Concerning the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning disputed land.","For Steenrod to sell one half of a tract of land containing one hundred and eighty acres.","For Ingledue to run a grist mill for Woods.","Discusses fever. Tells Woods one of deeds he has from him has no witness.","Tells his uncle he has moved.","Concerning a land dispute.","Concerning the lawsuits of McIntyre v. Woods and Woods v. Lewis.","Asking Woods to pay him for surveying.","Concerning taking wheat to his mill.","For McConnell to run a grist mill for Woods.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","That Patterson Ingledue's death was due to accident by the falling of a tree.","To settle the estate of Patterson Ingledue.","For Swiney to rent eighteen acres from Woods.","For land in Belmont County.","Has bought wheat for Woods.","Asks Woods to sell to his nephew his surveyor's compass.","Scope and Contents Concerning land Woods wants to purchase. Is concerned about his land in Ohio County, West Virginia","For Black to rent twenty-six acres from Woods.","For Witt to rent land from Woods.","For McConnell and Dean to rent ninety acres of land from Woods.","Concerning the sale of land.","Tells Woods the surveys he is asking about can not be found.","Requesting flour.","Asking about mill wheels.","For Black to build a house. Lists tasks Black is to perform.","For a temporary assignment of dower.","Concerning the delivery of mill wheels.","For Feay to sell one hundred acres of land to Milligan.","Money owed for subscription to United States Gazette.","Will try to aid Woods in the capture of a runaway slave.","Concerning the lawsuits of Poage v. Chapline \u0026 Bradford.Asks Call to represent Poage in the Court of Appeals.","Concerning land owned by Crogan in Ohio County.","Asking Woods to collect a debt from Caleb Reeves.","Concerning an injunction.","Trying to settle Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the location of a road.","Concerning the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning the lawsuit, Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Concerning land belonging to George Pepperly and the lawsuit Woods v. Lewis.","For Edmonds to lease twenty-nine acres from Woods.","Saying Richard Parriott wishes to buy McClandhan's land. Will trade a slave family for it.","Concerning Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning Humphrey Marshall; and Woods v. Lewis.","For Woods to deliver flour to the McClures.","Concerning an offer to settle McIntire v. Woods.","Scope and Contents Concerning land; and also slaves which had belonged to Harman Blennerhassett.","Scope and Contents Concerning Woods v. Lewis. Includes Patsey Houston, Natural Bridge, Virginia, to Archibald Woods, concerning a trip to see sister Polly McClung.","Scope and Contents Wants him to accompany Betsy to see Polly McClung.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis.","Agreeing to defend him in the lawsuit of McIntire v. Woods.","Asking Sheffey to take depositions in Woods v. Lewis.","For a still.","Scope and Contents Concerning the purchase of land and slaves from William McClandhan.","Carpenter is migrating to West. Will leave room in his wagon for Mathew Quick if Quick is interested. Asks Woods to give message.","Concerning the decision in the lawsuit of Woods v. Lewis.","Offering to sell land.","Concerning an appeal of the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","Concerning encumbrances upon the property of William Chapline.","Scope and Contents Concerning the route of the United States Road to Wheeling, West Virginia","Scope and Contents For an attachment against the estate of Moses Thompson. Includes plat, n.d., of land owned by John Lee and Archibald Woods.","For the conveyance of land from William Chapline to Woods.","Orders Woods to order companies to Wheeling for training.","Asks Woods to designate his military land so Bay can pay taxes on it.","Tells of birth of George Washington Wilson, sickness of many and death of Hezekiah Reader from fever. Wants sister to write and come to see her.","Scope and Contents Apology for not having written him concerning the decision in Woods v. Lewis.","For the conveyance of 331 1/2 acres of land in Ohio County.","Offering to deal for land.","Saying they will not pay an order for grinding wheat at Woods' mill.","Stating he will buy land from Woods.","Recounts his side of Woods v. Lewis and asks Blackburn to be his lawyer.","Scope and Contents Giving news about influenza in Lexington, Kentucky and discussing a land dispute. Alexander Mitchel to Thomas Dickerson, near Short Creek, Ohio County, West Virginia asking him if he saw Thomas Kennady in 1776 concerning land improvements.","Saying he has paid the tax due on Woods' land. People in Western part of state want to perpetuate seat of government at Chillicothe.","Scope and Contents Sending a deed and asking his opinion of the value of other land,","Edmonds is to take particular care of fruit trees.","Asking Woods to serve as executor in his plan to settle the estate of George Dement and to effect a settlement between the heirs of Dement and the heirs of Ignatious Sirums.","Scope and Contents Sending rent.","Scope and Contents Stopped sale of Woods' land for taxes.","Scope and Contents Concerning land bought by Samuel Lewis.","Asks Woods if he has made up his mind about a bargain.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Also includes a memorandum of Archibald Woods concerning power of attorney.","Tells Woods to send down flour.","Concerns a missing arms shipment.","Still interested in Woods' land.","Okey is concerned about Woods' lawsuit against Timmons.","Tells Woods he has been denied change of venue in Woods v. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to pay taxes on land he William Croghan owns. Wants to know about John? McIntire who purchased George Rogers Clark's right to land on Ohio.","Scope and Contents Desiring to buy land from Woods.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Evans is concerned about a land claim he has.","Wants Woods to report on his land to him, since Hill desires to settle on it.","Scope and Contents It is the opinion of several people that Woods' flour is unfit for market. \"Mr. Miller states that all the flour in Charlestown, that was made before September is sour and unfit for market.\"","Has asked for continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Blackburn other directions in handling the case.","Scope and Contents Including a memorandum of agreement (witnessed by C. Hammond and George Knox).","Offers Negro slaves to Woods in exchange for land. Describes the slave families.","Hough has checked Woods' land for taxes due.","Asks Moore if he knows about location of U.S. road. Wants to be appointed a commissioner to lay road out in Ohio.","Assures Woods his offer of slaves will not injure Woods' claim in Woods v. Lewis.","Orders Woods to draft 46 men.","Has no Negroes to sell. Wants Woods to survey some land for him.","In compliance with order, has militia company together.","Wants to meet with Woods to buy land.","Scope and Contents Offers to settle money owed him in wheat. Includes Archibald Woods to George Hancock, concerning slaves Hancock wishes to sell. Woods discusses prices.","An application was made to change venue in Woods v. Lewis. It failed. Has heard of no application since. Johnson had small pox. Cannot issue subpoena for witness.","Orders flour.","Gives information and advice on Woods v. Lewis.","Edmonds is to take particular care of the fruit trees and orchard.","Scope and Contents Asks what Woods wants him to do in a lawsuit involving land. \"We are advised by William McKinley that he has been pressed into the electioneering campaign--the conduct of Gen'l J. G. I--in this respect must be as bad as an English press gang--poor MC is to be pitied.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear her sister has been unwell, brother Billy's wife has consumption. \"Nancy Wilson has two sons. I think she breeds well...I was surprised when Mr. hood informed me that Brother Bob was with you. I should be very glad to see him provided he could be sober and rational.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls.","Ordering Woods to order his Battalion to Wheeling for training.","Scope and Contents Undertook to get paper needed in Woods v. Lewis from Sweet Springs. Found he had to go on to Munroe Monroe C.H. Papers not ready. Clerk issued order that he would send papers. Case was docketed in Rockbridge. Subpoena issued for Patrick.","Offers to locate military land for Nicholas' warrant.","Wants the patents for the 17,000 acre survey belonging to the partnership, so he can inquire about taxes due on it.","Sickness prevented sending deeds. Asks for money Woods owes him.","Scope and Contents Introduces Noah Zane. Zane is the bearer of remonstrances counteracting remonstrances from Pennsylvania on the subject of the National road. Describes route the commissioners laid out. Hopes that route will be kept.","Wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Sent receipts which Woods has failed to get. Asks Woods to take \"best matters\" action. Wishes Woods not to be uneasy about the money he owes Woods. Expects to make a payment this fall.","\"Brother Archibald \u0026 myself having made an alteration in our agreement respecting this place on which I live, it is necessary our article in your hands should be destroyed...\"","According to list of military claims, there is none due Andrew Robinson. Thanks Woods for paying taxes on his land Ohio County. Asks Woods to continue until land can be sold and try to find purchaser.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis will probably be tried in September. Papers have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents She is pregnant. Had expected a visit this summer. Includes Polly Wilson to Eliza and Polly Woods. Wants them to write.","Scope and Contents Defends his treatment of Woods' son, Alpheus in school. \"If Franklin (Woods' other son) to exculpate himself, has represented to you that I did not pay the same attention to him, that I did to others, I assure you that he wronged me.\" Assures Woods he will do all in his power for his improvement. Lists subjects he will be offering.","Scope and Contents Sends Franklin and Alpheus Woods home. Defends Thomas Glisson as a teacher.","Has omitted entering the land. Lists entries.","Orders Woods to order his battalion to Wheeling for training.","Has sent deed. Please remit money.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis has been continued until April. General Breckenridge and Allen Taylor did not attend the exposition of General Preston. Fears the loss of Sheffey at next term.","There has been a continuance in Woods v. Lewis. Afraid he can not attend the trial in the spring due to serving in Congress.","Lewis has obtained a postponement in Woods v. Lewis.","Death of Betsy Poage. Summarizes national politics and rumors of Europe.","Scope and Contents Woods v. Lewis is continued. Injunction has been granted. Encloses subpoena.","Scope and Contents Has never heard from Woods about his claims for land in Woods' County. William Oldham will handle it.","Offers Negro slaves for sale, Easther, Harry \u0026 Nancy as well as a \"lad\"; and a \"girl,\" 7 years old. Describes their abilities.","Scope and Contents Sends commission. \"I never wished to hold an office that I was not thought worthy of, if you thought me incapable of discharging my duty or unworthy of promotion I will ask you why did you not communicate your objection to me before the Court Marshall martial.","Scope and Contents Asks one of them to pay taxes on Archibald Woods' land.","Scope and Contents Gives directions in taking General Breckinridge's deposition. Recounts proposals from George Hancock. Proposes his grounds for a settlement.","Gives his price for a slave, Jacob.","Includes receipt for Zac. Sprigg.","Birth of Louisa Ann. \"Mrs. Kerns the ladys wedding you was at when you was here shews the fruits of her marriage verry plain.\" Includes Polly Wilson to Woods girls. Invites them for a visit. \"Betsy you cannot get anybody to have you where you are known.\" Lists recent weddings.","If Woods can come to his (Thomas Warman) mothers he will take five dollars less. He cannot come to Woods","Enlow is to clear land, repair a cabin, build a stable and repair fences.","He owns no land in US Military District, north of the Scioto. A Capt. John Brown did own a quarter township, but suspects it has been sold. He owns 8 or ten thousand acres in tracts of 1000 acres which he would sell. Describes one tract. Price is three dollars per acre but would accept \"two or three young negro men at valuation in part payment.\" Two \u0026 half dollars per acre for other tracts.","Has sent deed to Mr. Chambers of Kentucky. Requests Woods to rent a plantation for him. Pay taxes due on it.","Sends information on the murder and names of the children of D. Bradford.","Since he has resolved to leave Morgantown, he wants Woods to remit money. \"There is not I believe any part of the civilized world where education is thought so little of as this place.\" Asks questions about the Wheeling area. Can produce testimonies.","Sold Noah Linsly interest in Capteen bottom.","Owns a quarter section of military land. Gives terms and location.","Business with Woods' son, Thomas. Asks for more time.","Sends wheat and cotton Woods requested. Don't send corn or meal. Do send bran.","Will sell lands at Fishing Creek to Woods' neighbor for cash if offer is high enough.","Doesn't understand why he didn't receive all the money due him from Woods. Has been sick.","Reports on various schools in his County.","Detailed description of how it is to be built.","Will send record of Woods v. Lewis(300 pages) when Woods remits fee of forty-five dollars.","Has purchased a farm 3 miles from Morgantown. \"The people in my neighborhood are perfectly indifferent about the education of their children so that I cannot expect to derive anything from tuition among them.\" Would come to Wheeling if three hundred dollars could be procured. If not, will open school at his farm. Pledges to be attentive to Franklin Woods (Woods' son.)","Gives Woods advice on how to recover costs from John McIntire. Will attend Woods v. Lewis at Rockbridge Superior Court.","The two young men who contracted with Shepherd for flour have been at all mills and cannot get flour. Will have to give you the price you ask.","Salutation is \"Dear Andrew.\" Wishes him to write respecting the receipts for costs in the suit with the Wilson's and Harbison's bond. \"As I of late feel my constitution decline, my wish is as far as possible to draw my concerns to a close. Ask George] Hancock to have business in Botetourt with Wilson's settled.\" \"have not got my business with Lewis finally settled as yet...\"","Presented receipts to ? Wilson. He would not refund the money. Left receipts and letter with George Hancock. \"I start in a few days for Kentucky with my little family \u0026 small portion of this world's goods--my wife Elenor has been in a bad state of health since early spring. My mother \u0026 brother Andrew also are in bad health as usual. Write if you receive this letter. Address letter to Lincoln County near Stanford Kentucky.\"","Lists officers elected by company.","Scope and Contents Offers to sell stills","Wants to meet him in Staunton.","Lists terms on which he will settle with Lewis.","Introduces ? McKnight who claims land in Ohio County.","Terms upon which he will sell his farm, mill, dwelling house and distillery.","Terms on which Josiah Dillon will pay Bank of Marietta.","Terms upon which the directors will accept payment of Dillon's debt.","Woods will take up Dillon's note on Bank of Marietta. Dillon will convey house and lot to Woods. Dillon will convey residue of property to George Paull.","Has offered for Congress. Chancellor made decree in Woods v. Lewis. Decree is agreeable to last verdict.","Questioning whether a judgment against Josiah Dillon in federal court is a lien against property he has bought from Woods.","Asks Poage to collect money due in execution of decree in Woods v. Lewis. Gives Poage directions about collecting it.","Intends to get money to Woods.","Wants McClandhan to collect money due on execution against William Lewis. Includes Archibald Woods to James Breckinridge.Woods blames Breckenridge for not paying over money owed him by William Lewis.","Scope and Contents Hughes received fee who will handle Woods' business with Bell. Pogue obtained judgment for 7,000 dollars against ? Brown. Gives family news.","Wants to know if ? Hughes brought suit against Benjamin Bell for him. It not, will employ Alexander Marshall next.","Describes college at Canonsburgh.","Wants all papers pertaining to lease of a piece of property sent to him.","Has purchased property of John Thompson. Woods is at liberty to make use of his house after expiration of the lease.","Requests pay for services as adjutant in 4th Regiment of Virginia militia.","Recounts his difficulty in obtaining money.","Has had no further account from Staunton. \"I had expected to see Genll Paull present my compliments to ? and tell him to be so good as to procure a copy of your Constitution on Regulations of your Library and forward to me as soon as possible as I am to report on that subject for our town is establishing a library.\"","Encloses a decree against William Lewis. Clerk has failed to certify when the injunction was granted.","Scope and Contents Cannot be at election in Ohio County, West Virginia Hopes his opponent will not exceed him in that County more than 30 votes.","Wants ? Woods (son of Archibald Woods) to come next week if he is coming to live with him. Will leave terms up to McLure.","Brown wants to rent house. Wants a sign and four beds and complains of rent being too high.","George Paull had held deed of trust on two lots in St. Clairsville, Ohio for money owed Bank of Marietta by Dillon. Paull is deeding property to Woods to discharge the deed of trust. Edward Bryson. Includes affidavit of William Farris, Junior.","Horse bought by White or his brother in St. Clairsville, Ohio stands on lot bought by Woods from Josiah Dillon.","Gives family news.","Shall be engaged at Judge Lockwood fitting out a boat. Mortgage must be recorded.","Asks Woods to survey land to divide farm between Chapline and Evans.","Lewis has deposited money with General James Breckinridge for Woods' claim. ? Walker previous to going to Kentucky left memo respecting Woods' suit with Wilson. No bill was filed.","Results of election between William McKinley and Wilson.","Has not heard from lawyers concerning Woods vs. Lewis. Thomas Wilson is elected to Congress.","Lists tasks and prices.","Concerns the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull and the validity of Woods' title to Dillon's property.","Asks if copy of decree in Woods v. Lewis has been forwarded.","Noah? Linsly has decided against Woods and Paull concerning the discharge of the deed of trust by Paull selling Dillon's lots to Woods.","Transmits payment to discharge note.","Concerning the price of a hopperboy for a flour mill.","Apologizes for delay. Called away by death of a friend in Baltimore. Has sent copy of decree to clerk of Monroe so he can issue execution.","Wants James Paull to send him a pair of pigs.","Sends decree in Woods v. Lewis.","Issued against property of Amos Shearman and Joseph Ferroi in the lawsuit of Matthew Kerr v. Ferroi.","Appoints Woods president of a court-martial to try James G. Laidley for disorderly behaviour and disobedience of orders at the 113th Regiment. \"Also for conspiring with his subaltern officers previous to said muster to be disorderly on the day of said muster.\" Includes Benjamin Biggs, certifying he did employ John Finney to summons the officers to attend the trial of Laidley.","Scope and Contents Requests Erwin pay forty-two dollars to ? Evans for license to rise hopperboy at Woods' mill. \"The mill stands on Wheat's run a branch of Wheeling Creeke in Ohio County...\"","Scope and Contents Sends bill of complaint for Woods to answer in  Wilson's Executors v. Woods.","Instructed by Lieutenant Governor \"to inform you that commissions cannot issue...until it shall be specified...what vacancies they are to fill; or if for a new company that also should be specified.\"","Signed by George William Smith, Lieutenant Governor and Jno W. Pleasants. Includes Benjamin Biggs attesting that Andrew Howlett had taken oath as captain.","Scope and Contents Needs oats from Woods.","Joseph Cloyd's wife and daughter died. Houston's \"son Andrew got a cut on his knee last winter which had nearly taken his life.\" Gives other family news.","Concerning Woods vs. Lewis and Wilson's heirs vs. Woods.","Scope and Contents Has made an alteration in the promissory note Woods sent for him to sign. Includes of John Anderson, undated., to Archibald Woods, Ohio County, West Virginia Robert Anderson is not willing that John Anderson should quit his work before harvest so Woods can expect them July 15.","Orders Woods to order regiment to Wheeling for muster.","Has collected 792 dollars in execution granted in Woods v. Lewis. Marshall has taken all the personal property of William Lewis. Let him know how to transmit money.","For Woods to lease the stone house and stable to be built. Describes how stable is to be constructed.","Sent articles written for.","Sends sympathy for death of Archibald Woods' son. Unable to attend funeral.","Pleased with executive appointment of a judge for our circuit. Try to block appointment of ? Jackson by legislature. Thinks Congressional session will be long and boisterous. His reception in Woods' County has made impressions on his mind.","Meix agrees to build a barn for Evans. Description of how it is to be built.","Offers land for sale adjoining land owned by Woods at the mouth of Capteen Creek.","Notifies Woods that a note of Michael Cresap, endorsed by Woods is due and unpaid.","Zebu Warner is indebted to Woods for rent. Gives Griffith options on how to handle the collection. Includes Archibald Woods to Zebu Warner. Concerns rent owed to Woods. See Folder 656 for documents of 1811 October 8.","Laments loss of Woods' son. Not able to make any statement with respect to Woods' account with George Poage without assistance of Woods' papers. Includes receipt from J. Russle ? to David Banes? for wheat to the account of Archibald] Woods.Includes fragment of an account.","If Woods has made purchase of the Jughandle Mills, write him and he will send Woods a draft of his proportion of the half.","Spoke to R. ? Thompsonwho is considered one of the best house-carpenters here respecting the undertaking of your house. The Republican ticket succeeded in all three members with a majority of two to three hundred votes.","Scope and Contents Has learned by George Paull that Mr. Lewis has sold his land. Informed a proposition is made by Mr. Lewis to pay to William Poageof Augusta for Woods. Thanks McClandhan for his friendly aid in having the business brought to a close. Speculates on other terms.","Scope and Contents Concerns taxes on land in Ohio County owned by Cloyd family and by Matthew Houston.","Wants Woods to make him some flour.","Asks that he look for patents for George and Isaac Kelly.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to tell him how to go about military patents. Has visited the President and also attended the House of Madam. At next interview with President intends to mention the Road. Many petitioners praying to be relieved from injuries sustained under the nonimportation law. Affair of the Chesapeake settled. Determined representation for the states. The \"Harriet\"; sails in a few days with messengers to England and France. Mr. Taylor son of John Taylor goes to England and Mr. Biddle son of Clement Biddle goes to France. \"it is hard to say what course our great men will take. I believe...leaders know not what to do. Not do I know who is to be the leader. I believe in Caucus it was determined to elect Henry Clay, speaker and they did elect him.\" Describes Clay.","Has about thirty-five feet of pipes now by him and expects to set another kiln next week when he expects to have Woods' in it. Wants to know what other kind, of ware Woods would wish to be sent along with them. \"Here let me remark that Mr. Wales opinion of stone ware pipes is higher than ever \u0026 he regrets that the town of Steubensville does not use them instead of wood.\"","To assign and transfer to Archibald Woods twenty shares in Bank of Steubenville.","Gives his recollection of a transaction between himself and John McClure. Mr. Reed's young daughter died. Have searched for cloth.","Apologizes for being so long, in making his returns because he couldn't understand it. Includes Andrew Howlett to Archibal] Woods, 1811 December 30. Has sent returns by Moses Chapline.","Concerns settling Woods v. Lewis. \"Beware of being taken in as all those people are Great Sharpers. Beware of going in any barter or bargain with them. If possible they will try to pawn some old or good for nothing Negroes on you, or some other old stuff or bad bonds.\"","Scope and Contents Received four hundred dollars from William Lewis. Taken a bond on Burwell. Not knowing the amount of the Execution nor Credits, could not go into a final settlement. Can have it credited to execution by writing clerk of Monroe or attorney.","Thanks Ann Woods for sending Patty up. Glad to hear of Betsy's safe delivery. \"if I live as long as the first week in May and no accident happens I expect to have an addition to my family, already too large, but when we have them we are sorry for to part with them.\" Misses her husband who is in Congress. Hope he returns in March, but if they declare war he may be detained a month or two longer.","Presented draft to Sheffey. Mentioned \"the establishment of the Road to his Majesty but have no answer to the point.\" Discusses increase in military establishment. Bills on Navy laid on table to make room for land force. Wilson voted no to raising 25,000 soldiers. Asks what the people think. Doubts leaders. Thinks war will ensue.","Has received draft to settle Woods v. Lewis. Has to be sent back to William Poage to obtain proper endorsement. \"We hear of nothing here but war...\" Lists bills concerning raising troops. President will not act on the U.S. Road, saying there is no money to expend.","Is making enquiries about a 3000 acre tract of military land in Ohio County. Asks if land has been sold for taxes.","For Evans to sell his farm to Eoff. Evans is also to convey his interest in the ferries across the Ohio River and across Wheeling Creek.","Prescribing the uniform of the Virginia militia.","Encloses patent to Woods. Asks for recommendations for officers in \"our (to be made Army)\". Rage for war has subsided. Looks for proposition to repeal non-importation law. Houses passes bill to repair old frigates. Mentions William Branch Giles.","Would survey his land but had to attend Superior Court at Wheeling. Makes proposal for 200 to 250 acres. Offer is eight gallons good whiskey and one dollar per acre. He offers flour. Draws plat to explain offer.","Person who delivers letter is authorized to sell land for General James Allen and Col. David Allen. Discusses past dispute with Woods over land in Kentucky he bought from Woods.","Building a sawmill. Thinks Mallory should have house he is renting taken from him. Doesn't know anyone else to rent it to. Benjamin Ruggles wants Paull to go in with him and others on laying out a town, (Woodsfield?)","Has heard rumors that political enemies may try to have election for clerk set aside if they lose. Suggests that Robert Woods as eldest magistrate to require sheriff to summons all magistrates to elect a clerk for County court in place of Moses Chapline, deceased. Suggests form to use.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","Has received Woods recommendations for commissions as officers. Trouble raising money. Considered salt tax. \"The 'Constitution' has returned ten days \u0026 no report of anything from England and France.\" Sheffey has paid no money.","Doesn't have time to consider offer for land. Prefers bank stock to land. Prefers cash to bank stock. If others sell out, he does not wish to be backward. Does not think Archibald Woods' offer for his interest in Botetourt includes what he will receive from Elijah Woods. Wants Brother James Woods to appoint attorney to settle price of land Robert Woods is to have from Joseph Woods and make a deed.","Discusses British spy, John Henry. \"It is not yet determined who is to be next President. DeWitt Clinton is spoken of.\" April elections will express public mind.","Discusses land owned by David and James Cloyd and Matthew Houston in Ohio County. In Woods v. Lewis. Lewis has sold land to ? Burwell. Lewis has paid $7,000 to William Poage. James Greenlee married Miss ? Paxton.","Defends his handling of Woods business in the suit of Woods v. Lewis.","Tells Woods he can expect an embargo. Asks him to let ? Shepherd and all friends know.","Lists officers to be commissioned. Has enclosed documents \"for the information of the people.\" Forwarded report on subject of U.S. Road. Doesn't expect anything to be done concerning road west of Monongahela. Not at liberty to say more about embargo. Received no more money from Sheffey.","Has not gotten a person to go see Windle for purpose of making a purchase. Has not gotten survey made of Capteena land.","Sending John McLure to collect $7,000 left by William Lewis. has written clerk of Monroe County to stay execution until November.","Robert Woods (uncle) wishes to purchase 200 acres of land from him. Price is $1,600. Has written father to give Archibald Woods a power of attorney. Owes Robert Woods. In addition owes $3,000-4,000 in Kentucky.","Asks to be recommended to be appointed a major in army to be raised in Ohio.","Sheffey does not find it convenient to give a settlement at this time.","Asks that bearer be paid thirty-nine dollars.","Has seven thousand dollars as part of the execution against William Lewis in Woods v. Lewis.","Needs to enter quarters of land?. Includes document of Archibald Woods. Asking that volunteers for the army be encouraged. Tells what pay and rations soldiers will receive.","Has seen Battial Harrison who has the Virginia military land warrants. Will make some proposition. James Paull has gone to Richmond. Would rather deal with Paull.","Introduces Henry Greene who wishes to obtain advice respecting the validity of a claim of land.","Needs brick to mend a hearth. Asks for late newspapers.","Resigning his office in the Wheeling Light Infantry. Woods has written two names on the letter as possible replacements for Pannill.","Reports on the measurement of lumber. Does not like quality of the boards.","Wishes to know if Woods intends to let him have Mr. Ramsey's place.","Put advertisement in paper for sale of town lots and sent notices.","At the first muster of the Wheeling Light Infantry, ensign of the company made known his intention to decline serving in the company in the capacity of an officer longer than five years from the date of his commissions. Company elected a replacement, John Richardson and recommended him to be appointed. Includes Archibald Woods, listing possible officers.","Had sent commission to Jno Richardson to be ensign in Wheeling Light Infantry. Since Richardson has been accused in affidavit by ? Zane of saying he would not interfere if slaves in eastern part of state rose up and murdered their masters, he should return his commission.","Scope and Contents Recommends Mr. Ross to repair public arms. Woods has written on the letter: William Ross at Frederick Town on Monongala River, Washington County, Pennsylvania","Enclosed will gives the course of the war. Woods' son, Thomas, stayed with him. Thinks it's high time for Congress to adjourn.","Still wants $1600 for the land he is offering to Robert Woods. News about Andrew Woods, Robert Woods, and John M. Walker.","Wants to rent horse pasture.","Tells Woods to have the public arms repaired.","Answer to a letter from Sheffey concerning Woods' manner of collecting money due him in Woods v. Lewis. Includes earlier draft of above. .","Encloses copy of Daniel Sheffey's statement which Woods thinks is incorrect. Tries to understand the statement. Thinks majority of people are opposed to war. Cannot raise troops, as commander of 4th Regiment, Virginia militia. Has on company volunteers, one company drafted. Wife had large son, William. Nearly cost her her life.","Whiskey Woods has sold him is indifferent. Discusses salt works. Cannot hire or sell slave because he has a sore leg.","Cannot accept price Caldwell proposes for land. Gives his offer.","Orders Woods to order his regiment to Wheeling for training.","Unable to raise money owed to Woods.","Thanks Woods for paying taxes for him. Sends money by son, John Croghan. Mentions George Croghan. Will consider exchanging land with Woods after he gets necessary information.","Scope and Contents Asks questions concerning impressment of camp kettles, axes, and wagons. \"The troops from this Regiment are to meet at this place on Tuesday next and will proceed in boats to the place of Destination, on Wednesday if possible, say Thursday at farthest. I shall be happy to meet and accompany the troop from your Regiment.\" Late orders authorize the Col. commanding to provide for the transportation of the baggage. \"My opinion is that wagons should be procured in each regiment, they can be sent by water to point pleasant, the horses by land, the camp kettles so far as we may stand in need will be taken from Mr. Dutty... Keel Boats going to Kenhawn for salt can be procured if you can engage but I have as yet engaged by one, three will be necessary.\"","Understands Woods' men are to meet this day at Wheeling. Sends Capt. Russel to receive from information as to boats for the transportation of the troops and also as to provisions. \"Say five days Rations of bread and salt pork of Bacon, ready cooked, my wish being to go on Day and Night if possible until we arrive at Point Pleasant.\"","To raise supplies for families of soldiers. Includes minutes of a meeting of citizens of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities held at the Capitol. Resolved that name of association be \"The Society for promoting the success of the War against Great Britain.\" Lists duties of the association, including the appointing of a standing committee in each town and County.... 2 pages.","Scope and Contents To Capt. Lewis Bonnet to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure, William Irwin, and John Feay, that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00. Includes, Archibald Woods, certifying above. Includes warrant from Archibald Woods, to Benjamin Jefferies, to impress a keel boat. Includes affidavit of John McLure that the value of the service of the keel boat is $50.00.","Notifying Woods that a note endorsed by him for Morgan Jones is due and unpaid.","Has received, in the absence of the Governor, Woods' letter, asking to have made at Wheeling, arms for a troop.","Will attend court martial and pay his fine if it's proved he should have gone when called.","Will leave home in a week for Washington. Should be glad to hear result of your election for electors. Expects peace ticket to have a large majority in his County.","Tries to make arrangement with Woods concerning stoneware and earthenware. Unable to get salt he needed for his manufacture.","Proposes to start a newspaper with the press to be in Wheeling.","Madison ticket had a majority of 92. Stephen Van Rensselaer has met with a defeat. Has been informed that Return Jonathan Meigs has been insulted by the common soldiers and almost afraid of times at times to leave his quarters lest he might meet with insults.\" \"I am anxious to hear if peace is expected or if we must go on in this destructive war. If it is to continue God help the nation for in many places, the people are ready almost to cut other throats.\" Cites examples. Will write Daniel Sheffey for account with William Lewis.","Will sell land for $12,000.","Thinks militia are expensive and ruinous. Thinks they can provide little real service \"as well might you put unbroken Horses to a Wagon--they possess the strength \u0026 spirit--but they will not pull together.\" sees no prospect of speedy termination of the war. \"the Administration which makes War does rarely make peace.\" Discusses War Hawks. Anxious to hear about Virginians in Western Army. Will present statement to Daniel Sheffey.","Concerns Cloyd military lands in Ohio County.","Gives directions for morning and evening parades.","Gives family news and news of household activities.","Woods should rent to ? Hollister. Terms are too high for Okey.","Has spoken to General S. Smith about lands in Wheeling. Land is owned by James A. Buchanan of Baltimore. \"No doubt the Papers give you an account how our Generals in the North have managed their campaigns . Was ever a Nation cursed with such officers.\" Secretary of Navy has resigned. Gives makeup of regiments and number. Thinks too many. \"We attempt more than we can do well.\"","Concerns politics in Ohio.","Sends statement concerning execution in Woods v. Lewis. Asks Hamilton to try to see execution and aid him in obtaining his money.","Transmitting advice of council that any artillery companies who are furnished with gun carriages may build sheds to protect them.","Scope and Contents For Woods to rent land (including orchard) to Cunningham.","Has received Woods' letter. Lands on Wheeling Creek belong to heirs of his father. If Woods will make proposition, Buchanan will submit it to the heirs.","Mentions Buchanan attitude toward selling land. Has received no news from James Winchester concerning River Raisin defeat. Disagrees with conduct of the war....\"but you and I have it not in our power to regulate these things; but with the people we should speak a language which should be heard even? in the recesses of the palace.\"","For Woods to rent land to the Varneys. Woods is to supply livestock and utensils.","Asks Woods to suspend collection of fine against him because his son failed to attend regimental court.","Concerns Woods v. Lewis.","\"You may expect something like an Embargo before we rise.\" Expects tax bills to go up. Has put letter before Secretary of War.","To be partners in purchasing flour for export to New Orleans or elsewhere.","Apparently, two commissions have been served to same person. Woods describes the two men.","Thanks Woods for saying he will tend to paying the taxes on his land. Since Woods title to land in Kentucky is disputed, he does not want to exchange.","For Barnett to build a log house. Gives details on how house is to be built.","Promise to give possession of a house and lot.","Request to let John D. seaman have flour.","Needs lime to finish house.","To sell Barrit land.","Scope and Contents Concerns whiskey.","Has concluded a bargain with William Sharpless for house and lot. Troops have mounted. Col. Perkins has resigned. Paull expects to be colonel.","Concerns opening a road from Woodsfield to Marietta, Ohio.","Scope and Contents Making arrangements to sell property to William Sharpless in event he does not return from war. Intends to go into mercantile business. Have drawn clothing for 27th Regiment and tomorrow start for upper Sandusky and the Lower Sandusky.","Includes affidavit of Josiah M. Smith.","Troops are getting ready to march.","Describes difficulties in provisioning troops.","Woods' letter apparently miscarried. Must prepare for a campaign in September.","Concerns payments for barrels of flour?.","Lists repairs (and cost) to muskets and certifies that Adam Keller did the work.","Settling of accounts.","Trying to locate Betsy and arrange for her to be sent home.","Asks Woods to make a survey.","Orders Woods to order troops for muster.","Concerns selling a house and lot to Sharpless.","Thinks Woods' son, Franklin, can get an appointment in militia. Thinks serving will be good for him.","Concerns sale of house and land to a Mr. Mallory.","Scope and Contents Franklin Woods arrives. Gen. William Henry Harrison appointed him a third lieutenant. Paull gives his philosophy about serving in the army. Gives instructions about selling house and lot to Sharpless.","Sorry to hear of ill health of Mrs. Paull. Surprised to hear that Franklin had enlisted. Discusses war. \"This war of glory or glorious war-which appears to be attended with every calamity defeat and disaster that ever in any shape befell any country ancient or modern-how is it? Are nations punished in proportion to their demerits?...I never once for a moment supposed that the contemptible province of Upper Canada peopled by semibarbarians could have held the United States at bay for more than a year-and even make inroads upon us--\"","Sends forty-one guns and thirty six cartridge boxes.","Charges that Roberts tried to avoid danger withdrew himself from Tyamochta and allowed the baggage of his company to be lost; let tobacco, coffee and chocolate be traded for sale and let other baggage be left and lost; said men did not have to serve past 22nd of March; and used threatening language to a captain. Signed by David Pugh.","Scope and Contents Wants Linsley to try to settle an agreement made with ? Ross.","Mentions Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie.","Asks Woods aid in helping a Mr. Dear enter land.","Signed by B. D. adjutant.","Concerns cutting trees and Woods' accusations that Holister has wasted nails and boards.","Malory has had trouble entering lands at Woodsfield. Barber wants to encourage settlers.","Discusses battle at Moravian Town Battle of the Thames. Includes general orders congratulating the troops after the battle of Moravian Town, Michigan.","Petitions are doing very well perhaps concerning a division of Belmont County, Ohio. Barretts have not yet marked out the road. George Swaney has not marked road. Wife wants to move back to river. Would like to rent from Woods.","Requests that Mrs. Woods acknowledge release of dower to his deed.","Sympathizes with Woods' rheumatism. Has resigned his pastoral charge and preaches only occasionally. Gives family and neighbor hard news. Only chance for peace is defeat of Bonaparte. Gives a calculation of no peace before 1866. Recommends George Stanley Faber's book on prophecies. Conrad Speece is preacher.","Gives excuses for why he has not paid money or salt to Woods.","Includes affidavit, (witnessed by George Knox, Alexander Chaplinand Benjamin W. Mahan) of Joseph Spencer that he will not challenge the title of Woods to the land.","Arrived in Detroit \"the second of October after a long and tedious march of about 30 days from camp Seneca. The 27th Regiment has taken quarters in this place for this Winter which was very lucky for the officers having lost all their clothing.\" Has been sick with bilious fever. Learning duties of a Lieutenant.","Parks is to pay fifty flour barrels annually.","Is concerned about Betsy's ill health. Her family is well. She has eight children.","Needs flour.","Says it is second time he has written Woods to come for money. Asks to have deed drawn in Huey Gilliland's name.","Sends to Woods for money.","Letter from Gen. Lewis Cass indicates troops are sickly--upwards for 2,000 are down. Has sent Woods an old deed of trust.","Concerns possible repeal of a law creating a new County?. ? Hammond has written William Sharpless advising him to take Paull's property.","Requests for flour.","Concerns money ? McCluney hopes to recover in a law suit.","Concerns creation of and location of courthouse in Monroe County, Ohio. Did not pass lower house.","Expects an attack before spring by British and Indians. Illness among troops","Making excuses for John Wheeler who has been unable to attend musters.","Wants to buy white oaks from Woods.","Has received $200 from Daniel Sheffey. Requests family news. \"the Democrats here are very sanguine in expectation of peace. I think the probability is that if Clay's oratorial powers can avert it he will.\"","Concerns creation of new County i.e. Monroe. Road has not been marked.","Signed by James Harbour, Governor. Registered by J. W. Pleasants. Bears seal of Virginia.","Concerns selection of Wheeling.","Change in law for time of training.","Asks Woods if he has purchased the place which Joseph Ramsey purchased.","Obligated to attend at West Liberty on business of Wheeling Bank. Capt. Howlett is gone to Washington. Lt. Brady will attend for him. Howlett's opinion is that companies of Capt. Jeffries, Gratehouse, Frazier, and Howlett compose the upper Battalion.","Requesting terms a tract of land may be purchased on.","Doubts if appointment of M. J. White as president of a bank to be organized by the Ohio Company? would be good.","Has gotten commissioners to lay out road from Marietta to Monroe County line. Needs information from Woods on where a road from Woodfield ought to intersect.","Requests Woods' presence at a stockholders meeting.","Received Woods' letter advising of Chapline succeeding against Cresap. Sending money by his son, John, to reimburse Woods for payment of land taxes. Knows nothing of ? Doddridge, or of mortgage he has against Mr. Hall. Has asked about land and house belonging to Mr. Smith.","Concerns runaway slave.","For 120 acres on the Ohio River.","Has settled with William Sharpless. Woods can receive 50 shares of bank stock.","Sends survey.","Needs six bushels of corn.","George Croghan is commander. His mode of commanding is preferable to former commander, Col. Butler. Franklin Woods would like to resign. Is in debt. Did not receive money sent out by George Paull. Describes fort.","For Woods to lease land to Atkison.","Scope and Contents Discusses dry goods. \"I would, not recommend your going into business until peace is made.\"","Betsy (Woods) Paull continues to mend. On trip to visit his father. Major Gwynn says 26, 27, \u0026 28th Regiments will be consolidated. Expects to lose his rank. \"Betsy wishes you to write her as soon as her mother is confined.\"","Applies for arrest of Archibald Hamilton on charges he received twenty dollars from James Burrus who was applying for exemption from service. Includes affidavit, undated, of Samuel McClure.","To vote for directions in the Ohio Company.","Includes copy of charges against Hamilton.","Few soldiers left in Regiment. Mentions consolidations and possibility of Paull and himself being extra officers and struck off. 27th Regiment has been disgraced. Cannot get clothes. \"if any officer appears on parade without blue pantaloons and boots he is immediately arrested.\"","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Mr. Chapline can inform about the discoveries about property lines. Will expect sheep and probably will take some half breed merino.","Mrs. Woods had twins, one of whom died within 5 days. Expects Indian treaty. \" I do not know but it will be my turn to go to Norfolk in the next call or requision of militia.\"","Concerning sale of Sharpless house.","Discussing uniforms.","Trying to sell Woods a horse.","Concerns William Baker who denies endorsing Jones' note; and salt.","Trying to settle debt.","Will send Woods his horse if cannot find a better one at fair price.","Sending Woods his horse. Will send epaulets.","Orders Woods to a muster.","Sold sorrell horse. Has got no marching orders yet. Petitions being circulated concerning location of County seat of Monroe County, Ohio.","Scope and Contents For Fawcett acting as attorney for Samuel Cope to sell a house and lot in Wheeling, West Virginia to Woods.","For a house and lot in Wheeling.","Sends what he thinks register's fees are.","Sends a petition concerning militia fines. Expects lawsuit.","Gives hours. Fines will be strictly enforced. All funds on hand will go to purchase books. Arrears on shares must be paid.","Does not have any desire to sell land he owns in Ohio County.","for Woods to lease land to Steenrod.","Concerns a lawsuit Philip Doddridge is handling for Woods.","Orders 10th, 17th, 18th, and 10th Brigades to Norfolk.","Makes a deposit on quarter sections. Has been at Woodfield clearing streets. Hopes to see Barber when commissioners meet to fix seat of justice for Monroe. Has been engaged marking a road to the Ohio from the new town.","For property given to Woods by Biddle to satisfy rent that is in arrears.","Concerns quarter section of land Smith wants to enter. The bearers, Mr. Smith and Baker want to rent. Show them the land where Duvall lives.","Wants to enter quarter sections.","Has been recommended as coroner of his County. Would like appointment to Woods staff. Wants appointment and hope Woods' staff are not required to march.","Jesse Hunt's brother owns land Woods is interested in. Jesse Hunt offers ten dollars per acre for land Woods owns near his brother's land. Discusses flour milling and whiskey distilling.","Asking to be appointed surgeon to 4th Reg't, Virginia Militia. Includes 1815 February 4 of John Connell. H. Marshall and William McHenry to Woods, recommending Stevenson.","For Woods to lease land to Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Is satisfied that he received thirteen bushels of corn.","Adam Kellar wishes to ride home to Richmond instead of marching with rest of troops.","Trying to rent land for Woods.","Introduces Archibald Woods to Marshall.","John Spence has been arrested for desertion. Asks for a court martial.","For Woods to lease land to Goodridge and Morley.","Neither state nor federal government has funds to pay troops. Arrangements will be made to pay them at a later date.","Asks Woods to remit John Spence's sentence for desertion and release him.","For Woods to lease land to Barrett and for Barrett to repair a cabin and clear land.","Woods explains the unusual nature of his muster return due to the circumstances of their march.","Scope and Contents Bonnett resigns his commission as major of the 1st Battalion of the 4th Reg't of Virginia Militia.","Got three quarter sections of land.","Woffert does not want to sell his land.","Has bought land from Jacob Ash that he had no right to sell.","Has no recollection of articles of agreement between George Poage and Woods.","Will stick to his terms for selling land. Asks Woods to sell his lame horse.","For 56 acres of land sold for delinquent taxes.","Send note against James Woods (with deed to him) to Joseph Woods. Includes James Woods to Robert Woods?, undated. 1 page.","Although Woods thinks settlement of Poages' claim against him made by Chapline and Thomas Woods is totally against him, he will agree to it.","Has found a slave who ran away from Archibald Woods. Has promised slave if he would return, he would not be whipped.","Requests commission as lieutenant for Jon Curtis if Woods has it.","States when he wants to hold a battalion court of inquiry and a regimental court of inquiry.","Does not wish to buy Croghan's land at the price Croghan named. Will sell his horse for him.","Tells Woods, McCluny of Charlestown is in Wheeling if he wishes to see him.","A man wishes to buy land. Asks Woods for amount. Mr. Scott wants to know if Mr. Morrison can have a set of stable logs.","Did not know of muster until day of muster. His knee was out of place and he had no horse to ride.","Wants to make some disposition of a military land claim placed in his hands by Woods fourteen years previously.","For Woods to lease land and ferries to Malory and Long. Malory and Long can also tap sugar maples.","Woods' land has been sold for taxes but can redeemed within two years of sale by paying taxes plus interest. Woods should send money for taxes for 1814 and 1815.","Clay has drawn up petition to President to establish road to Wheeling. Meigs says tract for sale in Indiana Territory will be open for sale in April or May.","Will not be able to go to Indiana Territory ?. Fears prices will be too high. A tract of his land (4066 acres in Wood County) was sold for taxes. Asks Woods to redeem.","Orders a day of training of officers and a day of regimental muster.","Miller's brother does not yet know the result of his application to cob. Walker relating to lands on Green River. Discusses bank paper. Hears there is petition before Maryland legislature to establish a state bank. Has Philadelphia worried. Mentions possibility of a turnpike to Wheeling.","Does not expect deposit being replaced by any act of Congress. Cumberland Road must await annual appropriation.","Does not have extra capital. to invest in Woodfield, Ohio.","Will return a runaway slave for Woods for a fee.","Decision on U.S. Road to Wheeling has been referred to Sec. of Treasury; however, Dallas is a Pennsylvanian.","Unable to check on Woods' land, but thinks it has been sold for taxes. Woods' mother is in her usual state of health, but her memory fails her. Gives news of his family.","Defends the assessment of Woods' land which Woods thinks is too high.","Chief of Wyandot Indians is dead and his tribes are desirous of selling their lands. No report on U.S. Road. House of Representatives are now discussing direct tax. Mentions birth of a son to Mrs. Paull (Woods' daughter.)","Offers to trade money and horses for land.","Forwarded Woods' letter and memorial from citizens of Wheeling to Clay. James Ross and Charleston people are exciting opposition. ? Connel has obtained depositions on a road from Charleston to Zanesville and made a statement relative to Town of Charleston. Asks Woods for depositions concerning Wheeling. Lands in Indiana not ready for sale yet.","President has made a communication to both houses concerning Cumberland Road. It contains a statement of expenditure already made and those necessary to complete it. Commissioner of land office has promised a complete map of Indiana Territory. Will send to Woods.","Describes Indiana Territory, its land, its inhabitants and prospects for the sale of the public lands.","Secretary of Treasury reported in favor of Wheeling for U.S. Road.","Scope and Contents Secretary of Treasury has decided in favor of Wheeling for the Cumberland Road route. Senate has passed bill for levying direct tax of three million dollars. House of Representatives is considering bank bill.","Secretary of Treasury reported to President on Cumberland Road, in favor of Wheeling. Mentions land tax of three million dollars. National Bank bill is under consideration in the House of Representatives. House passed bill authorizing members to frank during recess. Doesn't think it will pass Senate.","For Cockayne to sell Woods two hundred acres of land in Warren County, Ohio. Woods has right to give land back.","Has been informed that President confirmed report of Secretary of Treasury concerning the Cumberland Road. Exertions now will be to procure a large appropriation. Commissioners of land office cannot fix any time when land in Indiana Territory will be sold.","Has received five dollars from Woods. Sends pantaloons back to him. Asks about his militia discharge. J. G. Jackson has declared as a candidate. Willson is coroner.","Report on Cumberland Road has been referred to Committee in House of Representatives. Republican caucus voted Monroe and Tompkins as candidates. \"on the subject of the road Monroe was decidedly your friend, his influence was important. I hope it will not be forgotten. However this subject must remain with yourself.\" Owing to sickness of draftsman in the land office has not been able to procure a map of the Indiana Territory.","Two hundred acres of land bought from Samuel Cockainis worth about four dollars an acre. Discusses Capteena land owned by Jeremiah Hurst. Glad Cumberland Road is settled. Gives price of flour.","The committee to whom the Cumberland Road was referred have reported in favor of the appropriation. House of Representatives laid 30 per cent ad valorem duty on imported cottons. National Bank bill is now is Senate.","Cumberland Road being confirmed, he is waiting the result of the Appropriation. Connell and Doddridge still have plan for a military road. Shepherd hopes to be appointed a Superintendent, but if not wants contract for a section of it. \"Mr. Clay has done all he promised but Ruggles never gave out for which I do regard him as one of our particular friends. \"","Would like to rent place where James Barrett lives.","Public lands have not been surveyed because Indians ordered the surveyors off. William Henry Harrison owns land near Vincennes and has laid it out in town lots.","Wants to borrow $1500 to use to buy bank stock.","Wants to buy or borrow anvil.","Resolutions introduced to appoint committee to look into military road through Charleston. Bills passed House to admit Indiana and Mississippi as states. Nothing done on appropriation for building Cumberland Road.","Draughtsman in office is unable to attend to business. Sends sketch of Indiana Territory taken from Bradley's maps by a pupil of the draughtsman.","House has passed appropriation of $300,000 for Cumberland Road.","Necessary for Woods and Barber to pay up all the installments on the land Woodfield stands on so lot owners can have deeds. Wants Barber to go to Indiana with him. Wants to speculate with Barber's interest in Woodfield.","Resigns his commission as captain in the Wheeling Light Infantry.","Asks to borrow $160.","McClandhan's father needs taxes paid on land.","Concerns appointment for superintendent of Cumberland Road. Connell has withdrawn. Moses Shepherd and Rolfe are applicants.","Concerning legal difficulties in collecting militia fines.","Will pay money to redeem land for taxes to County clerk of Wood County. Wilson's daughter died on April 15.","Resigns commission.","Has not heard from servants. Sends amount due on a fractional section. Has heard nothing from Indiana lands.","Cannot attend training or regimental muster because of illness. Sends company return.","Sale of lots to David Person and ? Jackson.","Asks terms for a lot.","Scope and Contents Will take depositions in lawsuit of Wilson (as administrator of Richard Nichols v. John Caldwell, Robert Woods, Archibald Woods et al. in District Chancery Court at Clarksburg, West Virginia","Sends for corn meal.","Sends for land patents.","Unable to attend taking of depositions in Wilson v. Caldwell, Woods et al.","Shall be ready to raise house for Franklin Woods. Needs flour and money.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of son's board. Includes account of ? Woods with Biddle.","Does not want to buy lots at Doddridge's price.","Cumberland Road bill for $300,000 has passed. Majority struck out $30,000 for surveys of harbor bill. Determined to protrate system of interval improvements. Includes speech of David Crockett from notes made by Wilson while Crockett was speaking.","Politics.","For 178 acres in Ohio County.","McClandhan's father is concerned he will lose his land due to taxes. Asks Woods to pay them.","Wanted to build house on his lot but County has laid foundation of temporary courthouse in front of his lot at Woodsfield. Includes, Archibald Woods stating that he agreed to pay six dollars to commission to alter foundation of jail.","Sends plat of public lands in Indiana. Gives his route to Indiana.","Watch with small glass is disposed of. Has two hunting watches left. Suggests Woods come to see them. Includes memorandum of an agreement between George Paull and Archibald Woods for the purchase of land in Indiana.","Has looked at transcript of answers in lawsuit of S. R. Wilson vs. Woods et al. Thinks deeds are in office as part of W. Chapline, Jr.'s answer. Nothing more is necessary. Attendance at next term not necessary except for presence of patents.","Formal subpoena to attend at Chillicothe. Prisoner will not give his consent to his not going.","James Smith has been to Marietta to enter fraction marked A. Woods. He left deposit of sixteen dollars. Asks Woods to be his special bail in suit of James Reff?","General William Henry Harrison recommends white river country very highly. Paull is concerned about what bank notes will be accepted as payment for land. Some of his are counterfeit.","Gives circumstances of James Smith entering Woods' land.","Asks Woods to give his recollection of a settlement of an estate.","Asks for two subpoenas to be sent in lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods et al. \"We hung a negro here last Friday for rape on his mistress. The Methodists say he went strait to heaven.\" Shall have a new Judge on this circuit.","Concerns land in Indiana.","Asks if Woods' family will accompany his family to Augusta County, Virginia on a visit.","Fourth day of land sales. Has not bought an acre. Describes lands and prices. Jesse Hunt will not sell until he writes his brother.","Has bought 2 1/4 sections. Describes land and sales.","Asks Sockman to assist Doctor James Rolfe to count the public arms. Includes Sockman stating he has complied with the request.","Franklin Woods fell from horse and dislocated shoulder. Wilson's mother and other family have started for Staunton.","Concerns meeting with Woods to discuss location of Cumberland Road.","Can not come to Wheeling because hogs get in his corn everyday. Has business at Court. Asks Woods to tend to a note at the bank.","Describes assault and battery by James Smith over hogs getting into corn.","Virginia Thanks Woods for paying taxes on land. A. Hamilton does not think he owes Woods any money probably in setting Woods v. Lewis.","Has served in militia for 37 years.","To build a house. Gives specifications.","For Wallings to clear twenty acres of land within two years for which Woods will give him fifty acres in Monroe County, Ohio.","For Sweeney to clear eight acres of land.","Asks Woods to bring him teaspoons.","Concerns bank bills in Virginia General Assembly.","Informs Woods of the death of his brother, James Woods.","Discussed embassy with Secretary of State ?. The committee have reported a bill favorable to the Caldwell resolutions and made Columbus Ohio? a point. Compensation bill is repealed. Banks will commence specie payment.","For Woods to lease eleven acres to Bowers.","Concerning Jackson's Treaty with the Creek Indians and the opening up of land in Georgia and Alabama as a result. Describes land. Gives news of death of his father James Woods.","Election of James Moore. Sale of public lands.","Samuel Sweeny ? has left place. James Smith has Mallory indicted for keeping a disorderly house.","Dispute between John Connell, and John Dix over their co-partnership in Brooke Furnace will be arbitrated. Woods is to serve on panel.","Gives status of Wheeling bank notes.","Have plank and are ready to start on a house for Woods.","Death of James Woods. Account of murder of one negro slave by another. Discusses prices. Asks Woods help in settling debts in Ohio. Neighborhood news.","Asks Barber to send land certificate.","Wants to meet Woods at St. Clairsville and pay him principle. Then Woods can see William Downey for interest.","For McKinney to build a bridge on the Cumberland Road.","In conference with ? Thompson, they have decided to delay purchase of goods till season for laying in fall cargo. Regret Franklin Woods cannot be put on a certainty as to company's employ.","Concerning their letter to him about the business of their company and their not hiring his son, Franklin.","Opened Woods' letter to William Croghan, Jr. Gives Woods opinions on land in Indiana. Thanks Woods for previous friendly acts.","For Cleaburn Simms to serve as deputy sheriff to finish up his business as the former sheriff.","Asks compensation for a great cost given to Woods by George Paull.","Sends four hundred dollars to pay Robert Woods.","For Dugan and Linton to build a bridge as part of the Cumberland Road. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Thomas McGeer) of Matthew Stewart of Pittsburgh to fulfill above contract, 1817 September 19. Includes agreement, (witnessed by Ben Galloway) of Thomas McGeer and Henry Jordan to fulfill above contract.","Concerns land purchase?","Boards for Woods' house in Woodsfield are ready.","Dispute over stone the Irishmen quarried.","Unable to do Woods' work.","Would like to keep a hand he has hired to drive his oxen a few more days.","Concerns digging a well.","Will build wall. Asks for advance of fifty dollars.","Speaks of a third party J. Mallory who has done all in his power against him and against whom he has a judgment.","Does not think James Smith has proof of slander.","Of his handling of an execution.","Needs planks. Hopes to settle dispute between himself and James Smith.","Sonny Smith has been ill so long. Man from Kentucky needs his horse.","A. Werninger has Negro boy for sale. He ran away and is confined to jail. \"The family are well and doing well considering the great loss we have sustained.\" Asks it he will be safe in receiving the notes of the Ohio Company for taxes.","Writes by Mr. Woods. Enjoys good health and expects to settle there.","Problems with building a bridge for Cumberland Road.","Concerns problems with his hauling stone for the Cumberland Road.","Woods is upset over Thompson's suggestion that someone else should take charge of bridge building in the area for the Cumberland Road.","Directions for building a house.","Concerns elections.","Concerns building bridge at Lee's Run for the Cumberland Road and paying the laborers.","Will accept Woods' offer to buy his land.","Asks Woods to draft a form of an assignment of the contract for Paull to endorse.","Legislature has done nothing of importance. Legislature is discussing defects in the Constitution. Mentions various bank bills. \"The Legislature seems very much in the Spirit of making banks and new counties.\" Col. Poage mentioned in his letter that Woods' mother has been stricken with the palsy.","Scope and Contents Mallory is upset that Woods has rented the store at the mouth of the Capteena with one acre of ground to Henry Swippe. Does not want Swippe to have the ground. Thinks James] Smith and Swippe are trying to run him off.","For Woods to lease a grist mill and house to Waddell.","Discontent of people renting land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Mallory is going to give up possession of Woods place. Blames troubles on James Smith and Henry Swippy. Asks Woods not to rent the place to them.","Scope and Contents Needs Woods to appear at suit of Fract? against him. Blames James?] Smith for the lawsuit being brought. Discusses his dispute with Smith involving a letter.","Sends vacine crust.","Scope and Contents Will move to the place Mr. Parks lives on and intends to comply with bargain Vance and Woods agreed on.","Traces chain of title for a lot and house in Wheeling.","Tells Woods how to proceed in collecting pay for his son from Paymaster General.","Promises to make a final settlement of their business.","Has written previously accepting Woods' offer for his land. \"The family of my father has been greatly distressed occasioned by the death of my uncle Genl. G. R. Clark.\" Growth of Louisville is astonishing.","For a house, shop, garden and field.","Is leaving plantation and wants to settle up with Woods.","Merchants in Maysville are dissatisfied with those in Pittsburgh, Would like for men to set up commission business in Wheeling.","Ohio members have called upon William Henry Crawford on subject of his orders to receivers of public monies. Has received money for Woods' son, Franklin. Bill has passed Senate to allow purchasers one more year to pay for lands.","Concerns business dealings with ? Nichols.","Doubts sale of a lot in Wheeling due to foreclosure is legal. As Martin's executor, he must try to recover the property.","Dispute over number of rails counted toward rent.","Concerns the arbitration of a dispute over whiskey.","Men in Wheeling are planning a commission merchant house to supply merchants in Kentucky so they no longer have to deal with Pittsburgh.","Took warrant of attorney to enter judgment against Charles Wells.","No Kentucky paper in the Bank. Negotiation with Bank at Cincinnati has taken all our paper south of Chillicothe.","Received Woods' letter and a letter and power of attorney from Robert Poage?. Will investigate possibility of brother defrauding a brother and the helpless children of the brother.","Encloses assignment of Stepp certificate. Certificates assigned by Paull to Woods must have County seal. Flood has killed Jno. Hardesty family and ruined crops.","Unable to pay Woods.","Scope and Contents In notion of going to Kentucky but now thinks of Woods' area. Seeks information. Includes, in a different hand of a genealogical chart of the Breckinridge family.","Has received Cox' letter containing charges exhibited against Williams and Josias Thompsonas agents of the National Road. Assumes they are the charges stated by James Marshall. Will state what he knows about. Charges concern sinking of ground on hill above and adjoining Wheeling, distance of road at Shepherd's Mill, too many bridges on little Wheeling Creek, contracts to bidders who could not carry them out and for purchasing land and changing road to pass land he purchased.","Woods has made statement towards exculpating Thompson and Williams from charges concerning their handling of building of National Road. \"I think Col. Williams conduct in relation to this business cannot well be impeached as he has acted uprightly and in most instances as the charges relate to you they are groundless also. Although such are the facts, yet good grounds for charges against your official conduct do exist.\" Criticizes Thompson for changing road, and allowing contractor to use logs and brush, for want of firmness and decision, and did not look at a place where he could have saved a spring. Thompson had mentioned in Wheeling that some mystery existed respecting the drafts drawn by Shepherd and Paull causing a suspicion that Woods was concerned in that transaction.","Rebuttal against Woods' letter. If Woods knew Steenrod was using logs and brush, he should have reported it. Thinks Woods is angry because Thompson removed him from managing a sector of the road. Thinks Woods is trying to have him removed as superintendent. \"You may shew your teeth but cannot bite.\"","States Thompson did not remove him. He discontinued himself. Knows Thompson saw logs and brush placed in road bed. \"This would not be a dispute between Charleston and Wheeling. It will be simply whether the government will permit their superintendent to be a contractor also at the same time.\" Has three articles proving it and will disclose it.","Description of him and his clothing.","Will come tomorrow bringing money for land. Authorizes Woods to make arrangement with Feay.","Woods must move his fence which is interfering with National Road. In absence of superintendent have consulted Steenrod. \"Owing to the ill health of Steenrod's family we think by the track you pursue you are treating him with that injustice that a neighbour ought to shudder at.\"","Woods' land will not be sold for taxes.","Asks land values for purchase by others and himself.","Concerns a disputed account for hauling.","Concerns a debt owed by Spencer.","Trying to negotiate a settlement with Spencer concerning money.","Concerns terms of land deals. Gives opinion of how difficult Jeremiah Hunt will be to deal with. Lists prices of wheat, rye, corn, whiskey and flour.","Wants pay for himself and the 10th Brigade of Virginia militia.","Three New England families have arrived. John Coll was elected Colonel of militia. Wants Woods help in establishing a land office at Woodsfield. \"The mail from Marietta arrived for the first time at Woodsfield on Wednesday past.\"","Subject of where to locate National Road through Ohio is before committee. Anonymous writers are addressing Secretary of Treasury on the subject of road, imputing misconduct to Elie Williams, Josias Thompson and others.","Thanks Woods for paying an installment for him.","Discusses Ohio legislature and describes inauguration of Governor ?. Debating right of privilege on memorial of Joseph Kerr who was arrested while serving in General Assembly. \"Mr. Hoge and family are well. He has not been invited to give us prayers nor do I expect that he will.\"","Appoints Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnal, directors of the Northwestern Bank. Includes minutes of Governor of council making the appointments.","Announces Archibald Woods', William Chapline and Peter Yarnal's appointment to Board of Northwestern Bank. Details opposition to their appointments.","Has received Woods letter and with directions therein and papers from Jonathan Jacksonand will shape declarations in ejectment. Denies he is friend of U. S. Bank.","John Stipp has left down payment on land. State Senate passes resolution for convention. John Rowan and Jacob Burnett are there wishing to get a canal connecting Lake Erie to Ohio. Gives the legislative news. \"Mrs. Hoge has got a son and is well and the rest of the family.\"","Treaty with Indians in Ohio is signed and land will be surveyed and offered for sale. Treaty with Indians for purchase of land in Indiana is undecided. Secretary of Treasury is making exertions to have road completed from Uniontown to Washington.","Is sending copy of will of sister A. Poage and includes a copy of an affidavit for Woods to execute.","Sends estimate to erect a building for Woods.","Tells volume of mail he is handling as postmaster of Woodsfield. Sends Bishop's estimate.","Has checked into payment of revenue? for Ohio County. Last three years have been paid. Have not received any papers from directors of Northwestern Bank. Bill to raise legislators salary passed House of Delegates. Has bill before House to benefit Zacharia] Biggs. Bill to make paper of valley Bank receivable in treasury is applied for. Intend to have paper of Northwestern Bank included. Program slowly on revision of laws.","Wants to rent property from Woods.","Deerskins are not finished. Mr. Henry Jackson wants to rent a house from Woods. \"Squad of Yankeys have arrived at Woodsfield.\"","Lists terms he will sell his land on.","Encloses Jeremiah Hunts' terms. Send prices of wheat, rye, corn and flour. Sent flour to New Orleans.","Is working for establishment of a land office at Woodsfield.","Discusses a bank bill and other legislation pending before the Ohio legislature.","Sends itemized estimate for erecting a building.","Excuse for not having sent Woods money.","Wants to borrow 1000 to 1500 dollars from bank in Wheeling.","Ezekiel Davis wishes to buy two lots in Woodsfield.","Received final certificates.","Concerning land disputed between William Croghan and the heirs of Moses Chapline.","Asking Woods if he can occupy a situation for an office on Woods' lot.","Asking about militia pay in War of 1812.","Concerns a lease from Woods to Henry Jackson which was signed over to John Coll. Coll has gone over mountains. Owes money. Many think he will not return. Two merchants, a wheelwright and one hatter have come to Woodsfield.","Scope and Contents Reports on suit against James ? Dunlop.","Authorizes Woods to borrow 1500 dollars from Northwestern Bank of Virginia at Wheeling. He will use land as collateral.","Will drive Woods' carriage to the springs. Needs some notice.","Concerns Woods' case against Dunlop.","Sets up a meeting.","Is enclosing J. C. Wright's bond for Woods' shares of stock in the Steubenville Bank. Paull sold Wright his shares of stock on the same terms. Cannot procure anyone to drive carriage.","Sends medicine to Mrs. Woods' daughter whom doctor has diagnosed as having consumption.","Has received letter from directors. Is unable to pay money. Wants to know if one hundred barrels of Great Kanamha salt could be sold.","Thinks David Parson will pay money owed to Woods but money is scarce.","Offers his land again for sale. If Woods doesn't wish to buy, ask Capt. George Taylor. Has purchased a sugar plantation in Louisiana.","Has talked to Capt. George Taylor about Croghan's land. Lists his reasons for not purchasing it.","Asks Woods what paper he'll accept to discharge notes.","Wants Woods to come out to settle money owed to him. Asks him to bring compass and chain.","Has built a frame store on his lot. Wants boards for window sashes. Money is scarce.","Wants rent reduced and gives reasons.","Accepts Woods' offer for his land and will make a special warranty deed.","Asks for money for wool carding.","Scope and Contents Gives news of Wilson family. Asks permission to go to Augusta County, Virginia","Is letting Steenrod know what he plans to report to the Superintendent of the National Road concerning the section made by Steenrod.","Offers house and lot to repay notes.","Suit of Nicholas Administrators v. Caldwell, Woods et al. was decided for the defendants.","Col George Paull's slave has been bound to Mr. Lyon of Uniontown, Pa. Reports on Nichol's administrators v. Caldwell, Woods, et al. Decree has been made in Woods v. D. Lewis.","Trying to arrange a land deal.","Wants to move to Wheeling. Offers Woods his farm near Morgantown.","Makes an offer for Berkshire's property.","Accepts Woods offer for his land. His father is dangerously ill.","Alpheus Hillson started for Richmond. She intends going to school to Mrs. Gilison. Wants Mary Woods to come back and go with her.","Trying to collect debt owed to Woods.","Has attended to Woods' request for a distributing post office at Wheeling and McLure will be retained as postmaster.","Announces Board of Trustees meeting of \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies.\" Includes announcement, 1819, of appointment of Archibald Woods and others to serve on Board of Trustees of a \"Seminary for the Education of Young Ladies\" to be established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Eckstern.","Is enclosing the dates of the grants. Will pay taxes shortly. Thomas M. Randolph is elected governor. Three directors have been appointed for the North Western Bank.","To contract for building a mill race.","Does not think it expedient at this time to make Wheeling a distributing office.","Pay Franklin Woods ten dollars for a set of chairs.","Asks about land warrants.","Is sending a power of attorney.","Asks Caldwell to make public charges against Thomas Woods and himself.","Discusses his business. Has reduced debt in Philadelphia from $85,000 to $20,000. Expects Gen. Jackson will be ordered to take the Floridas. Discusses land in Alabama. Gives news of Woods family.","Has seen postmaster general regarding setting up a post office in Belmont County, Ohio.","Is enclosing transfer of land you sold to John Sipp. Transfer needs witnesses. Sipp cannot pay money owed to Woods. Money is scarce. Includes George Paull to Archibald Woods.","That Moses M. Chapline shall apply for a judgment against Woods because his deputy, Archibald Hamilton failed to return a \"Capias Ad Sales Faciendum.\"","Encloses a grant of land. Treasurer of Virginia John Preston has promised to refund money and resign. German Baker of Cumberland has been appointed. First teller of Richmond branch of U.S. Bank has left with money. Mentions other legislative business.","Wilson is deciding where to practice law. Applied for office of Councilor from Virginia. \"I was too well acquainted with the Tuckahoes to expect that any backwoodsman would be elected to that office...\" Asks his uncle's advice.","Has eight thousand brick ready for Woods.","Woods' son Thomas is commencing a suit against Joseph Caldwell for slander and wants to engage Doddridge.","Wants to see agreement between Woods et al and Stephen R. Wilson administrator \u0026 Joseph Spencer. Asks Woods to send copy.","Trying to settle a note. Will W. Man? wants to have a job to clean land and a place to live.","Does not wish to sell his land.","Unable to find anyone to rent Woods' place.","Offers to sell his land to Woods.","His friends have announced him for the Senate. Gives family news.","Disturbed over the lawsuit between Thomas Woods and J. Caldwell. Gives legal advice concerning a dispute between Woods and the Chapline family over William Croghan's land. Knows Woods will consult with Philip Doodridge. Pindall wishes to decline in favoring Thomas Wilson at next Congressional election.","Declines buying disputed land from Croghan because Chapline's have sold to a ? McCaine. Includes Woods copy.","Asks Woods to forward his memorial to the Postmaster General via Benjamin Ruggles to counter one being sent around for ? Yarnall.","Has presented memorial of Richard McClure to Postmaster General. Bill has passed Congress giving further time to purchasers of public lands to make the last payment. Thinks bill passed by Senate changing the land system will pass House of Representatives. Does not think bill to extend road through Ohio will pass.","Dispute over who is to rent Woods' land.","Has conferred with Pindall. McClure will be kept as postmaster unless a distributing office is set up at Wheeling. Did not address Postmaster-General.","Willson does not think his chances of election to Congress are very good.","Wants to exchange land 3 1/4 miles above Middlebourne with Woods.","To dine with Josias Thompson and his wife, Tridelphia.","Scope and Contents For Kirney to lease a house and garden in Wheeling, West Virginia","Wants to know if Woods will buy iron or castings? from him.","That his Uncle Archibald Woods has nothing to do with the breaking off of a marriage proposal between him and E. Cross.","Reports his version of a conversation between himself and James Spriggs concerning the marriage not taking place between E. Cross and Andrew Woods, Jr. Includes Autograph Note Signed, of Joseph Wilson, n.p. to Archibald Woods, n.p. Statement of Joseph Wilson as a witness to a conversation between Steenrod and Spriggs.","Denies allegations made by Armstrong about Woods' role in preventing marriage between Andrew Woods and E. Cross.","Surprised that Mr. Sprigg should bring him in as author of a report concerning Woods' connection with the breakup of a proposed marriage between Andrew Woods, Jr. and E. Cross.","Woods would like to serve as one of the commissioners to locate the National Road from Wheeling to the Mississippi.","Wants to obtain a statement from ? Washington about Woods' appointment as a commissioner of the National Road.","Has written to President to try to get Woods' appointed a commissioner for the National Road.","Report on the progress of a house Coll is building for Woods.","Scope and Contents Defends himself against accusations by Woods that Coll has wasted boards.","Unable to send deed.","Sends account for education of Miss E. Woods and Miss Wilson.","Unable to pay note due to Woods. Offers alternatives.","Sends deed by ? Drury whom he introduces to Woods. Asks that the $800 for the land be given to Drury.","Asks Woods to pay his bill for the National Intelligencer.","Unable to pay money he owes Woods. Has let ? Bishop go into a house owned by Woods.","James Pindall has resigned his seat in Congress. Wilson discusses those vying to succeed him.","Tries to arrange for two slaves to be sold together.","Analyzes political race to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","Scope and Contents Outlines legal issues over title to Croghan's land. Woods is unable to pay cash. Offers slave and flour. People in Ohio are protecting runaway slaves. The slave he offers in exchange for land he fears will run away to Ohio.","? Zane needs to exert himself more to be elected to Congress.","Unable to raise money.","Wants to borrow money from Woods if Woods will hire out the money he has a judgment for.","Asks Beacher, a lawyer, to collect money for him.","Tells of families and rentals in Woodsfield.","Jackson got a majority of votes in Monongalia County to succeed James Pinball in Congress.","Discusses money owed to Woods by Anthony Weaver.","Will accept slave for land, but not flour.","Discusses election to succeed James Pindall in Congress.","For Woods to act as proxy in election of directors for Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns appointment of directors to Northwest Bank of Virginia.","Concerns the nomination of directors to Northwest bank of Virginia.","Want to continue using Woods' house as a school.","Wants Woods to offer his George Paull land to Daniel Steenrod.","Discusses running a property line.","Discusses survey of land.","Thomas Wilson thinks Woods probably should sue John? Wilson. No opinion of Spencer case yet. Wants to marry Woods' daughter, Mary, who is his first concern. Discusses Congressional prospects.","Explains his delay because of stage accident.","Asks questions about her husband's land.","William Chapline, Jr., ? Yarnal and Woods are appointed directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia. Does not think Zane will be elected to Congress.","Has received a counterfeit bill from Woods.","Lists directors of Northwest Bank of Virginia Three new counties passed House of Delegates. Does not think legislature will act on re-apportionment.","Sends patent from Land Office. Thinks law will pass granting relief to purchasers of public land. Three members of Congress have died.","Attempts to collect money owed to Northwest Bank of Virginia? Includes Joseph Woods, Nashville, Tenn., to uncle Archibald Woods. Has moved to farm and bill outside of Nashville.","Recollections on appointments of Directors of Northwest Bank. Election of two persons to Council.","Wants to buy land from Woods to settle a dispute.","Concerns a report of debits and credits between Moses Shepherd and U.S. in regard to building the National Road.","First story of Woods' home is finished. Wants to put a shop on Woods' lot.","Hopes to have cases tried for lands on Middle Island. Needs surveys made.","Thomas Wilson will run for Congress against the Harrison County Candidate, E. B. Jackson.","Pleased Woods has given him permission to gain Woods' daughter, Mary's affections. Does not want to elect E. B. Jackson unopposed. Analyzes his father's (Thomas Wilson) chances.","Letter of recommendation for Sommerville \u0026 Moore who wish to borrow money from North West Bank of Virginia.","Asks Woods to be a character witness at his father's trial.","Needs to have special bail entered. Asks it a freeholder in Virginia can be sued although a resident out of the state. Asks that bonds be sent over by Thomas Woods.","Politeness of Mr. Henry Clay. Secretary of Treasury will decide how Moses Shepherd' accounts with U.S. (concerning the National Road) should be settled. \"Mr. Clay has given some assistance.\"","Request for cornmeal.","Has been informed that Woods is going to Indiana. Asks him to look into a land dispute for him.","Sends an account to Woods and asks for money.","For Woods to lease to Cole a tavern, farm, and ferries at mouth of Captina Creek.","Needs Woods to tend to collecting money for him.","Woods gives his philosophy of buying land and gives terms for an exchange of land with Smith.","Scope and Contents Gives excuses for not paying money owed to Woods and his prospects for paying it.","Hanes makes offer to work off debt owed to Woods by making brick.","Smith makes his offer to exchange land.","Presents an offer to settle money owed to Woods by John Stipp.","Thomas Wilson has lost election to Congress. Wilson's law practice has doubled due to the death of ? McGee, Woods' daughter, Mary, has agreed to marry Wilson.","Needs Davis to close contract on land.","Offers to sell his house, lot and farm to Woods.","Scope and Contents ? Buchanan is waiting Woods' reply about selling land.","Has examined land records concerning heirs of Moses Chapline.","Charles White has written to Raccoon Mills to pay taxes on Woods' land. Asks Woods to pay amount due to John White.","If Good will hire his bellows out to Joseph Handlon, Woods will see they are taken care of. Includes, document of Joseph Handlon (witnessed by Andrew Donaldson) acknowledging receipt of the bellows.","Needs a reply from Woods.","Col. Berkshire will write Woods. Wilson describes the house Berkshire has for sale in Morgantown and other houses available in the town.","Has collected money owed to Woods by Asher Jones.","Gives Woods legal advice on a landlord collecting from a tenant.","Asks Woods for patents to land. Woods has had money for the land for 25 years.","Does not think house will suit the land or her business. Commission wants to tear it down. Mrs. Jackson has quit housekeeping.","Scope and Contents Concerns a dispute between Woods and Shepherd over Woods asking for security for a loan. Woods rehearses various incidents involving the building of the National Road. Includes draft of of Archibald Woods to Moses Shepherd, 1821 September 24, concerning a dispute between Woods and Shepherd.","Scope and Contents Suggestions about a possible suit against ? Booth. Wilson wedding with Woods' daughter, Mary, is set for December 6. N. Evans can not yet tell if he will sell house. ? Stealey may be interested in exchanging property with Woods. Stealey's landed property is bound so he cannot sell or exchange it. Eugenuis M. Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anne (Poage) Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia. Knows she will miss her daughter, but hope she will not delay the wedding.","Agrees with Woods that honest, independent men should be appointed to Board of Directors of North West bank of Wheeling.","Deliver pork to Jasper Mallory.","Has paid taxes for Woods.","Wants to settle in Indiana and found a newspaper. Needs information from Woods on likely places to settle.","Wants to buy a house and lot from Woods.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods' help in settling accounts with Moses Shepherd concerning the building of the National Road.","Scope and Contents Thinks they need to obtain advice of Philip Doddridge.","Archibald Woods, William Chapline and Peter Yarnall have been continued as directors in Northwest Bank of Virginia Board of Public Works are determined to coerce payment of state dividend due from North West Bank.","Discusses trip and social events in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Congress has asked for commissioners to file report in Moses Shepherd business (Shepherd's accounts with the U.S. in the building of the National Road.)","Is enjoying life in the country. Gives disadvantages of Wheeling over Pittsburgh for trade. Involved in building the steamboat, \"Nashville of Tennessee.\" Still owes debts in Kentucky of $2l,4000. Gives news of Woods family in Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia.","Wants to rent for only one year.","Scope and Contents Outlines a dispute with Isaac Jones.","Has received Woods' letter and expects to agree to the propositions.","Discusses terms of a land deal.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to give bearer, J. P. Seaman, two barrels of flour. Will be credited to Woods' subscription to the Presbyterian meetinghouse.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Statement requested by John Nichols of what Samuels \u0026 Burckhaud had said respecting yours \u0026 his business.","Wells gives his statement concerning business between John Nichols and Woods.","Does not think John Wilson will bring suit. Needs copies of agreement regarding the compromise of a lawsuit.","Declines complying with Spencer's request.","Scope and Contents Rehearses his dispute with Isaac Jones.","Would like to live on Woods' land another year.","Housing alternatives in Morgantown.","Scope and Contents Has moved into house formerly occupied by Widow Jackson. Has gone in partnership with ? Gray in the tavern.","Scope and Contents Asks Woods to get paints?","Corn is put up. Other farm business is tended to. Asks if Franklin Woods is going down the river.","How and when money for public land is due.","Notifies Woods his house must be moved.","Surprised Woods will not advance liquor for the tavern Coll and Gray want to establish in a building by Woods.","Bill for two land suits he is handling for Woods have not been paid.","Asks if a suit should be brought.","Asking for liquor for his tavern.","Scope and Contents His conveyance of land to Woods omits lifting an obligation to ? Cole. Cannot meet a proposal of Woods concerning flour and whiskey.","Misunderstood agreement with Woods.","Scope and Contents Recollection of a settlement of lawsuits against ? Nichols.","Asks Woods to survey some land.","Scope and Contents Register of the land Office, Marietta, Ohio. Asks Woods to send patent for land. Asks about a forthcoming sale.","Scope and Contents Request to let William Clark have two barrels of flour out of Woods' subscription to the meeting house.","Scope and Contents Encloses receipt for James Pindall's fees. Wilson's suit against Booth will be lengthy. Still finishing his house. Philip Doddridge is candidate for Congress. Extreme politeness shown Wilson family by Edward Brake ? Jackson.","Scope and Contents As executor of Jeremiah? Hunt, he cannot exchange his brother's land, but can sell it.","Does not wish to buy Woods' house.","Wants use of a lot.","Scope and Contents Thinks ? Meadows will buy land, if not, ? Buchanan will. Gives report on crops and prices. Describes hailstorm with stones measuring fourteen inches in circumference.","Will set out for Indiana. James Paull has a bond on agents of the Penetentiary at Frankfort.","Offers to divide and sell brother's estate's land.","Estimates cost of thirteen hundred dollars to build a house for Woods.","Eugenius has had fever. House is not finished yet.","On his way to New Orleans. Gives prices.","Has given information to ? Chesbrough. Recommends Chesbrough as a tenant.","Sold Woods' land to James Buckhanon. Gives news of his family.","Wants to know if Woods would exchange land in Ohio, for land in Indiana for Bowland's brother, Matthew.","Concerns property lines and rye.","Appreciates Woods' offer regarding his house in Wheeling, but his wife is unwilling to reenter tavernkeeping.","Scope and Contents Saying that he shipped himself on board the brig \"Harriot\" for Baltimore with paid passage \u0026 thirteen hundred \u0026 thirty dollars.","Illness of everyone, Wants more land.","Cannot keep tavern because wife is ill. Recommends John Isett.","Would like to visit the next day.","Brother Robert Poage got ankle dislocated. Has not heard anything respecting Mr. Jening's recent receipt?","Concerns a legal dispute. Will come in about October 5 or 6. concerns other collections.","Will write a lawyer he knows in Kentucky to get information for Woods.","Scope and Contents Describes death of Franklin Woods on board brig \"Harriott\". Woods' money, watch, and trunk are in possession of Capt. Diamond in Baltimore.","Concerns taking of depositions of Philip Doddridge, Thomas Wilson and ? Hammond. \"I am of your opinion that the cause ought to be tried while Judge Tucker is on the Bench. I like his bold strait-forward way of getting at justice.\" Thomas Wilson's health is not good. His wife and child went out in carriage.","Encloses a short address and petition relative to removal of the Seat of Government.","Supervision of cleaning out of street. Expresses sympathy in loss of Woods' son.","Asks Woods for a description of his house in Wheeling.","Judgment has been obtained in case of Paul's assignee v. Boothe. Mary is in as good health as could be expected from her \"delicate situation.\" Does not think he will move to Wheeling.","Gives legal advice from ? Hammond concerning the building of a house.","Has discussed deal with ? Minor. Coll will take the bargain under certain arrangements.","Asks Woods to deliver to Woods, Paull \u0026 Co. the bonds of Joseph Vanmeter as security.","Recounts death of Franklin Woods. Gives statement of Barr Wilson in lawsuit of Wilson against Daniel Booth.","Goes over his side of an argument with Shepherd apparently concerning Shepherd's business with the North West Bank.","Will take Woods' property if Woods will put house in order.","Has tended to paying Croghan's land taxes. Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Recommends ? Gray.","Scope and Contents James Pleasants elected governor. William Brown of Williamsburg was elected chancellor of Fredericksburg or Williamsburg District. Mentions possibility of removal of seat of justice in Ohio County, Virginia","Bill appointing commissioners to locate seat of justice in Ohio County was rejected by committee]. Bill passed House of Delegates ratifying the convention entered into by Henry Clay and Benjamin Watkins Leigh. Discusses re-apportionment.","Scope and Contents Outlines debate over moving seat of justice in Ohio County, West Virginia \"Doddridge conducts himself well and is decidedly the ablest man in the House.\"","Has received letters \"giving the sad tidings of your sons deaths, both of them esteemed by us all....\" Lists his selections of public lands. Excuses why he has not been to White River. Has built four cabins. Gives crop prices.","Declines making a contract for a house belonging to Swearinger and gives reasons.","Scope and Contents \" I am very much so feeble as much as possible to be out of be \u0026 troubled with doleful low spirits. The Lord knows I have not had much in a married life but what has been pain to body and mind;\" Grieves for brother. Writes about her son, Alfred.","Asks that Silvia (a slave) be sent to her.","Gives his terms for exchange of land.","Encloses form of deed and an opinion. Has referred matter of slave, Sylvia or Silvia, to Mary, but is fearful that if Woods can not manage her, he will be unable to. Pleased to send Washington Wilson? to Philadelphia for glasses. Discusses benefits sight will provide.","Excuse for not getting brick for Woods.","Is writing for John Stipp to ask Woods to stay execution for money owed Woods.","Asks Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Asks for receipt and that Paull would try to get Woods to indulge him on debt for a while.","Request for corn and straw.","Asking them to hurry to complete a house they are building for him to minimize fire hazard.","Request for flour and bran.","Scope and Contents His wife, Mary, is in excellent health. Includes, Autograph Letter Signed, of Mary (Woods) Wilson, Morgantown, West Virginia to Ann (Poage) Woods Gives news of family.","Sends form of a deed. Has asked Alpheus Wilson to decide to go to Wheeling or stay in Morgantown. If he stays, Eugenius Wilson will go to Wheeling.","Thinks he can collect money from McLean \u0026 Guard.","Urges him to finish house.","Asks Woods to have his lot for a house surveyed.","Explains delay in settling debt of James Okey to Woods.","Announces birth of a daughter.","Lists quarters of public lands. Asks that deeds for certain lands be sent.","Lists two questions about the Cumberland Road and asks Doddridge to respond so people can decide whether or not to vote for him for Congress. Includes Doddridge responding to Woods' questions.","Asks information about land on Fishing Creek.","Needs to go to Washington, D.C. to save himself for an endorsement in the North West Bank.","Describes how she feel after her daughter is one month old. Has no one with her except a black woman named Dark? Would rather Silvia not come.","Discussing possibility of lawsuit between Noah Zane and Woods.","Unable to comply with summons.","Request for flour.","Is trying to sell his farm.","Flour from Woods' mill is too dark. Asks to buy some more.","Offers deal to Woods to lease land with option to buy.","Describes the activities of the household. Plans trip. Mentions slave, Dark.","Description of Indiana and Indianapolis, in particular.","Wants to buy a lot.","Family news.","Wants to move West, but needs Woods' advice on where to settle. Eugenius ill with bllious fever. Lists candidates for Congress, including Philip Doddridge.","Reports on Edgar C. Wilson's trip to Indiana. Alpheus has not yet decided about moving. A lawsuit in Clarksburg has been continued. Gives Chancellor's reasons and states that North West Bank needs to answer.","Request for money. Brother is dying.","A man has applied for a lease of Woods' land to make saltpetre.","Asks for a legal opinion concerning one of the North West Bank of Virginia directors Moses H. Shepherd owing money to the Bank.","Asks Woods about land in Tyler County.","Describes Indiana and his circumstances living in Indianapolis.","Cannot get his money from Moses Shepherd for building a bridge on the National Road.","Sends five dollars although he doesn't think he owes Burns.","Describes court system in Indiana. Complains about its Constitution and laws. Death of Mrs. Eli Stealey. Col. Paxton who owes money to Thomas Wilson lives there. Mentions Jacob Wetzel?","Does not want to go back to Captina. Has hogs ready to drive.","Concerns an injunction gotten by ? Booth.","Needs answers of Benjamin W. Wilson, George Paull and Archibald Woods to an injunction obtained by Booth. Bears notes by Archibald Woods.","Leaves a contract for land up to Woods.","Requests $13 on Archibald Woods' account.","Bill for the National Intelligencer.","Wants Woods to stop a survey being entered by Neil Gunn.","Interested in land owned by Woods on Middle Island.","Serving as deputy clerk. \"A good many Indians allways about Fort Harrison...they are quite peacable however I was under the necessity of giving a Potawatomy a flogging a few days ago for his impudence.\" Has a full set of surveying instruments. Has written Thomas Woods about his land. Is guardian of 12 year old boy.","Concerns taking of depositions in lawsuit involving ? Wilson.","Does not think anything should be done regarding threat against North West Bank of Virginia until director carries out threat.","Director who owes money to bank has hired able lawyers including Philip Dod]ridge.Should bank settle debt by accepting stock at par?","Unable to travel to Clarksburg as witness in U. States v. Salathial Curtis. Asks to be excused.","Injunction of Booth v. Paull was dissolved as to all except $350. Case of Caruthers against North West Bank of Virginia was decided in favor of bank. Case of Poage against Thomas Wilson decided for Wilson. People in Clarksburg want to effect a reorganization of judicial districts.","Wants to buy clay from Woods' swamp.","Dispute over security for rent.","Describes situation of lawyers in Indianapolis.","Has a man, William Drenninger,who wishes to lease Woods' property.","Asks him to send patents and to speak to governor about money owed to North West Bank of Virginia by Moses H. Shepherd. Asks him to see if land in Tyler County was sold for taxes.","Lists taxes owed on land in Tyler County.","Unable to see him. Ash can rely on Woods' doing what he said he would.","Jacob Ash cannot pay for land on Middle Island. Carothers would like to buy on same terms.","Will accept slave in trade for Hog Run land.","Scope and Contents Read letter to Barr who is interested in land if he can sell his. Finch is not interested in proposal made to him by Woods as it stands.","Wants to buy land from Woods.","Governor will not express an opinion on money Moses Shepherd owes to North West Bank. Directors will be appointed next week. Willson does not wish to run again for General Assembly.","Has begun suit against Booth. Elated at prospect of armory being fixed at Jackson's Forge on Cheat Mt. six miles from town. \"If we get the Armory-then the canal will come near that-and what a space does that open for building castles in the air!\"","Is enclosing copies of patents. Elkins' patent cannot be found. Old directors of North West Bank re-appointed. Discusses several bills concerning the Bank and taxation. Friends of William Crawford are in favor of Congressional caucus.","Prefers Leffler for Senate over Morgan. Thinks Morgan's name and residence will give him a large majority in this County over Leffler, Edgington or McCloy. Asks Woods to send circumstances of lawsuit involving land purchased from William Croghan. If he runs for General Assembly would have to give up office he holds, would lose business while in Richmond and could not save money \"if a man mingles with the first ranks of Society \u0026 lives with the most influential members which I should certainly do in order to give myself standing which would enable me to be useful to my constituents.\" Attempting to contract for books in Baltimore. \"Stephen does tolerably well after having rec'd several whippings.\" Does not think Armory will be located yet.","Continues in readiness and waits for Woods to come.","General assembly business. Richmond Junto is for Crawford, Clay next.","North American Insurance Companywill insure Woods' house. Presents terms.","Bill to amend charter of Northwestern Bank was rejected in Committee. Majority for Crawford. Clay stands next to Crawford. Morgan is candidate for the Senate. Expect to elect Charles F. Mercer a brigadier general. Bill for additional appropriation to the University of Virginia has many enemies.","Has toured various countries. Describes Weston. Thinks Philip Doddridge will have a better chance for election this election.","Applies to Graham for redress because Joseph Woods would not sell land.","Describes her household.","Needs information on whether to bid against Clarke for land.","Cannot find patents to land on Hog Run.","Wants to buy land.","Has not find papers for Hog Island land. Has no objection to suit being instituted in his name.","\"The presidential quesion is slumbering \u0026 the cause of the Greeks is occupying its place.\" Against the state borrowing money to improve James and Potomac Rivers.","Is enclosing a legal opinion. Gives advice on suit in Croghan's name. Also legal questions regarding suit against Booth. Joseph T. Daugherty will run for General Assembly.","Has settled Woods' delinquent land tax.","Alterations made in judiciary system. Presidential politics in Indiana.","Sale of house, lot and tannery of James Okey, deceased.","Has leased Woods' land and would like to buy it. Makes offer.","Terms for leasing land from Woods.","Misunderstanding over Conner working for Woods the previous fall.","Includes draft of Archibald Woods to ? Rapp.","Cites laws pertaining to military land warrants. \"My greatest anxiety at this time is to get a library.\"","Purchased 27 acres on hill north of town.","William Deringer has agreed to lease part of Woods' quarter. Questions about location of water.","Hunt is ready to sell land and can make a good title.","Arrangements to obtain slave Woods is trading for land.","Detained by lowness of river.","Norval Wilson?. Has a fine girl. Ready to change her name. Is giving ? short \"soft looks.\" Gives other family news.","All fractions and part of fractions of land will be offered at remaining sales in half quarters.","For 16,4000 acres in Tyler County. Bears affidavits by A. S. Brickhead. Copy made by D. Hickman.","Is not interested in selling land and buying any of Hunt. Concerned about healthiness of the land. Describes number of game killed. Describes his property. Expects Wetsel? to go with him to look for a lead mine the Indians have told him of.","May expect him within two weeks.","Informs Rapp of a mistake in quantity of land.","Could not send money by John Owens because he does not get along. \"...Mrs. Bowland has not spoke to her father, nor uncle since the time of her marriage.\" Will send money by Edgar Campbell Wilson.\"I am about to open a house of entertainment in this place.\"","Unwilling to compel slave to leave Woods that was to be exchanged for land. Send $400 instead.","\"...I send Hazel and have no doubt he will please you. As he has not seen you, I have had to promise that if he is not pleased with his situation I will replace him...\"","Cannot meet with Woods about land deal.","Has purchased land at Woods' request.","Wants to buy a fractional part of a quarter of public land.","Asks Skinner to convey a letter and money to Joseph Hood for public land.","Speculates on a trip. Slave, Darky, is ill. Children, Ann and Steve, always get into mischief. Washington started yesterday to Canonsburgh to college. Neighbor, Mrs. Dougherty is dying of consumption.","Asks payment of fees for legal services rendered in Paull v. Daniel Booth.","Defends himself from Woods' remarks concerning the painting of a fence by his son and other remarks.","Tried to carry out Woods instructions in regard to the purchase of a fraction of public land but was unable to because of rules cited by Joseph Woods, Register of Land Office and by the Receiver.","Crops, hunting.","Offers slave for sale.","Concerns vines.","Wants to buy land from Hunt.","Will forward deed to Woods when he picks it up in Louisville. Would like to see slave \u0026 reconcile him to accompany him to Kentucky, \"for I assure you, I can not resort to force to induce it... I could not think of having him delivered to me at this place, or of his remaining here any time, the best of servants would get spoiled in this place directly.\"","Chancellor's opinion is that redress should be sought on covenant of warranty which rests in the heirs, not the administrator.\"","Bank is not selling drafts until September.","Is suspending the issuing of a patent until after next Congress.","Woods' land at Woodsfield do not live up to his expectations. Would like list of Indiana lands.","Description of journey from Wheeling to Morgantown. Daniel Booth and John Wilson have been committed to jail by marshals.","Cannot find record that Woods paid taxes. Needs to pay to keep land for being sold. Includes Benjamin W. Wilson, to Archibald Woods, asking Woods for money and informing him he could not get oxen.","Desires to buy land.","Apologizes for sending deed after Woods declined to purchase the land. Still would like to sell it.","To sell 300 acres of land to Andrew Ragu, Drury Baker and George Baker.","Daniel Booth and Juno Wilson were bonded out of jail and broke the bond. General Booth was security and now is bound for whole debt. Family news. Edgar has given up intention of returning to Indiana.","Will bring cattle the following week.","Needs depositions from Woods for Chapline's lawsuit in which Woods will be cross examined.","Illness in neighborhood. Is thinking of leaving. Asks about land owned by Woods.","Will transfer land when requested.","Will be at Woodsfield, 1824 October 11. Offers tanyard.","Makes offer for lots.","Makes offer for lots.","Family news.","Asks Woods to endorse for $500.","Asks for specifics of land offer.","Wishes to buy lot in Woodsfield. Includes, Note of memorandum by Woods of an offer to Miller, 1824 October 30.","Asks for more information for Chapline's lawsuit.","Unable to attend court in case of U.S. v. Salathiel Curtis.","Unable to pay for lot. Lists different alternatives.","Legal advice pertaining to Woods v. John and Stephen R. Wilson and the land claimed by William Croghan, Jr. and the Chaplines.","Concerns bill for Ohio Company presented to bank that should be paid if Thomas Wilson says it should be paid. Includes document of Thomas Wilson,stating that he did not handle the suit, but James McGee did. Tells what he knows.","Edgar has gone to Mason County, Virginia. Alpheus does not like living in Pennsylvania. Nancy (Wilson) Crawford died in June, leaving three month old child.","To build a log cabin. Gives specifications.","Has not been paid by Moses Chapline.","Wants more information about tending mill for Woods.","Needs answer to Archibald Woods' question. Includes Israel to Sehon undated, stating he has already responded to Woods. 1 page.","Immediately sent Woods' letter down to Jacob Israel.","Makes an offer for property.","Wants to lease land from Woods.","Thinks bill for Moses H. Shepherd and his account with the National Road] will pass both houses in Congress. Vote for President and Vice President will be held that day. Bill has passes House for continuation of Cumberland Road.","Scope and Contents Heard of opposition in Ohio County to Philip Doddridge. Doddridge is favorite of Monongalia. \"The people here appear to be weary and ashamed of such a feeble, inefficient cypher as our present representative.\" Interest in Union canal.","Mrs. McLeery's house and lots are for sale. She is interested in living there. \"you mentioned in your last letter you would like to sell Sye and his wife to some person here. I don't know any person here that is able to unless Alpheus would. When he moved to Pennsylvania he set his free and now he is coming to Virginia he will want them.\" Alpheus' wife has another daughter.","Since Cumberland Road continuation is settled, district will no longer be divided. Asks that Woods bring correspondence between E. W. Wells and ? Morgan to the election. \"I have a strong personal desire to be elected at this time. I feel that I have almost subdued a habit which has long held me depressed. A change of circumstances would assist me with a powerful moral force.\"","Pays debt to bank. Asks to borrow more money.","Wants to know it he will lease for another year.","Deposit in Bank of Indiana for money owed to Woods by John and Joseph Smith.","Thanks Woods for 10 volumes of state papers. \"Mary is in no conditon to travel....\" Received $200 for Booth money in PaullV. Booth.Would like History of the Council of Trentfrom Woods' library. Doddridge is campaigning well. Hopes for canal.","Dispute over hogs.","Concerns rye.","Legal opinion concerning judgment of Ohio Company against Edward and Jonathan Jackson.","Upset that Joseph Johnson will be elected. Has not heard who is appointed judge in place of ? Jackson.","Received Woods' agreement in case of Woods et al. v. Wilson. Woods can take Charles Hammond's deposition in Cincinnati. Questions to ask.","Concerns parts for a repair?","Will pay him as soon as he can. Cannot find purchaser. If bad health this season, he will leave.","Asking Shepherd to pay debt owed to Franklin Woods.","Authorizes Caldwell to execute deed of trust in debt owed to Franklin Woods by Moses Shepherd.","Sends oxen to be sold. Deletes land deal between ? Clarke and ? Martin.","Concerns taking of Hammond's deposition in Wilsonv. Woods.Thinks Woods or someone should \"attend for Doddridge may be absent-may be drunk....\" Does not trust Doddridge because he is employed by Spencer if Wilson wins lawsuit. Mentions canal. Family news.","Asks questions regarding notices on the taking of depositions in Wilson v. Woods. Includes Archibald Woods to Eugenius M. Wilson. Concern Wilson v. Wood.","Will keep the oxen.","Purchased a pair of bears? Will not again be a candidate unless that should entirely consist with the views of E. M. Wilson and Thomas Hayward.","Ready to do millwright work.","Needs to know time he is to give deposition in Wilson v. Woods. Needs note in North West Bank of Virginia continued.","Failed to get Hammond's deposition because no hour specified in the notice. Thomas Wilson has dropsy. His best \"negro man, George, whether from some physical disease or from grief...of his master's death...suddenly went mad...got into the river and was drowned.\"","Woods' lands near Salt Creek will be valuable because of salt.","Thanks Woods for catching his mare.","(Apparently has been elected to a church conference?) of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Family news, including wife's approaching confinement and father's (Thomas Wilson) health.","Family news including her approaching confinement, health of her father-in-law (Thomas Wilson). Husband, Eugenius, has been elected to convention at Staunton.","Asks Woods' help with note to be put in North Western Bank.","Mary had girl. Sick afterwards. Treatments described.","Unhappy over route through his land. Also not pleased with goods sent by Mallory.","Depositions have been taken in Wilson v. Woods.","For 1180 acres in Belmont County, Ohio. Bears affidavit of Samuel Fitch and recorded by William Paris, Jr.","Needs $300 to be given to Knox \u0026 McGee.","Unable to obtain Philip Doddridge's deposition. Left him drunk at Staunton. Legal advice to Woods. Family news.","Ill-health of Mary (Woods) Wilson. Baby is named Frances. Prospective trips.","Needs to depend upon having Woods' place to rent.","Archibald Woods to ? defending himself from charge he induced Knox \u0026 McKee to not honor recipients drafts.","Will not attend examination because son, William, has nothing memorized to deliver. Asks why. Includes Archibald Woods, to Jasper Mallory, concerning money owed by Mallory to Woods.","Emily would like to go to school in Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Wilson v. Woods was not tried. \"Negro woman and three children\" belonging to estate he was administering ran away. He may be liable. \"The negros are leaving this County by whole families and very few retaken. I look for Darky to go next and I shall not much regret it for although she is a good house servant yet I cannot (unless I lock her up every night) prevent her from getting into bad company, and she has now become almost a common strumpet--a being that I loathe to look upon.\" has not received money in Paull v. Booth.","Needs to know what arrangement is to be made for Moses H. Shepherd to pay debt.","Woods' son-in-law, C. D. Knox has left word regarding Tavern. Asks Woods to send terms.","Concerned over a director owing bank money.","Describes his tavern in Wheeling and its location.","Family news from Augusta County, Virginia. Eugenius Wilson is unpopular because perceived as spearheading prosecution against two members of General Assembly, Edward Watts and Francis Billingsley for bribery. Mentions effect of death of James Pindall.","Suit has been instituted in Superior Court of Law against ? Childers?","Concerns about lawsuit which charges a title to land Woods is involved in is vague. Asks for patents and information.","Redeems watch. Asks Woods to come survey land.","Asks if a position is available at Knox \u0026 McKee for Washington Wilson. Death of Thomas Wilson.","Washington Wilson declines position with Knox \u0026 McGee and has accepted one elsewhere. Death of Thomas Wilson and death of Sarah Woods.","Suggests Woods come to next Court when Court House will be discussed.","Pork is rejected by Navy inspectors. Settled business with Moses H. Shepherd who will dismiss lawsuits.","Political prospects for Congress. News of Morgantown. Summarizes letter from a runaway slave.","Progress of lawsuit in Wilson v. Woods.","Unable to pay money owed to Woods.","Chancellor Tucker has rendered decision. Wilson v. Woods must be decided by jury. Doddridges' arguments good. Received Booth money.","Outlines political strategy to convince Haymond not to run for Congress.","Roadmakers are ready to cut drain through Woods' field.","Predicts results in congressional race. Brother Norval Wilson married to ? Howland.","Unable to pay money.","Order for flour.","Builders of National Road have let water onto his garden.","Recommends ? Kennon to purchase land.","Has checked lawsuits of Kershner v. England, Morris, Woods \u0026 Caldwell.","Would like to be appointed superintendent of road.","Inquires about land his deceased father owned in Ohio County. If Woods never collected money for A. Hamilton, he won't from his estate which will be insolvent. McClandhan's mother died 1824 May.","William Brookover would like to rent land from Woods.","Darky, slave, has tried to run away twice. Is being returned to Woods family.","Concerned over money owed Northwestern Bank by a director. Recommends three names to be appointed as director.","Suggests Woods direct finishing of his warehouse.","Transmits money owed to Woods by ? Maxwell.","Compromise proposed in Wilson v. Woods. Cresap v. Chapline's heirs was decided in favor of Cresap. Has sold Darky to man in Harrison County for $300.","Thinks Doddridge will stand better chance of winning than Leffler for Congress.","Concerns appointment of Woods as a director of Northwestern Bank.","Concerns Wilson v. Woods, Woods v. Booth, and Woods' place as director of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Will defend three directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against being surplanted.","Concerns Emily Knox's dissatisfaction with her school in Baltimore.","Does not recommend compromise in Wilson v. Woods. Problem with directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia T. P. Ray and Alpheus P. Wilson will attend canal convention before going to Richmond. Does not trust Thomas S. Haymond. Passes on name of George Kyger for tavern. Wilson will act as clerk in T. P. Ray's absence.","Maxwell expects to pay money owed to Woods.","Moses Shepherd wants to meet with Woods.","Defends Henry St. George Tucker from charge of being an agent of John R. Wilson (charges perhaps levied by Philip Doddridge).","Notifies Ruggles that there is already a post office named Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio so suggests another name.","Family news.","Travel in Missouri in winter.","Making arrangements to pay note. Candidate for next Congress. Hopes Woods will not move against Middle Island Company.","Need postal route on west side of Ohio River. Asks Woods' advice.","Satisfied with how situation regarding indebtedness of directors of Northwester Bank of Virginia has turned out. Yarnall, Sprigg and Shepherd together owe about $70,000. Sprigg and Shepherd re-elected. Quotes Woods' misgivings about Henry St. George Tucker. Should resist any change in venue in Woods v. Wilson.","Advice on a postal route west of Ohio River.","Route has been established to serve Captina Point (now Powhatan Point).","Has horse for sale.","No reply to previous letter. Will call on Woods to take deposition concerning claim of Moses Shepherd for building National Road.","Sends dried peaches. Does not want to rent Woods' place when lease expires.","Major Smith intends to become a tenant under Woods.","Post route has been established including Woodsfield.","Advice in Wilson v. Woods. Family news including the education of an orphan child.","Damage done to Woods' land by a tenant. Suggests a ? Davis to make 100,000 brick.","Will take along with James Smith the store and warehouse.","Will pay bills for daughter, Emily, and make arrangements for her trip home.","Does not consider land cleared properly by Miller.","Wants to buy wood from Woods.","Has sold tanyard--asks Woods or George Paull to make out deed to William Craig, the purchaser. Business is stirring at Woodsfield.","Concerns land claimed by James McHenry. Gives information concerning McHenry's family. Probably concerns Wilson v. Woods.","Asks Woods to call on him at his office.","Concerns money owed by ? Maxwell.","Woods v. Boothe. Has settled with Mrs. Pindall. Woods v. Wilson did not gain a change of venue and Henry St. George Tucker's opinion.","Asks about note for money owed by ? Smith.","Inability to pay money owed to Woods.","Will tend to collecting money for Woods.","Bad health of Robert Woods. Gives news of extended family. Wants flour sent to him on a regular basis.","Family news.","Sends eight dollars.","Agrees to buy land.","Has deposited $1520 in bank for Wilson's use. Bring deed to Philadelphia.","Shall attend a sale.","Needs to stay in Morgantown to attend to client's business. Will have subpoenas served. Thinks Doddridge should be examined as a witness.","Needs aged whiskey.","Wants to give up place. Recommends Obed Morris to have it.","Learned through Thomas S. Haymond that it is intention of Yarnal \u0026 Co. to make a violent effort to get the ascendancy in the direction of the Northwestern Bank. Has erred in recommending Zane as a director.","Unable to see John Rector.","Encloses $250 From ? Maxwell. Thinks Chancellor Tucker will refuse motion for a new trial. Jacobs and Doddridge \"argued rather feebly....I explained to the Judge all the circumstances of the trial on our journey up from Morgantown to this court.\"","Asks questions about the building of a turnpike since one has been authorized by legislature from Nashville to Columbia.","Dispute over Woods' not putting warehouse in repair and over the price of a horse.","Has gotten load and a halt of clay and has filled up holes in bank which he understands is Woods' objection to taking clay.","Disappointed at Chancellor Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods. Gives advice on next legal steps to take.","Scope and Contents Answers inquiries made by Woods in  Wilson v. Woods . Doddridge upset at remark he was unwell. Has put a piece in the paper under signature of \"concert\" supporting Adams meeting.","States condition of Northwest Bank of Virginia Recommends against appointment of Moses W. Chapline or ? Yarnall as directors.","Answering questions posed by Archibald Woods about methods and cost of building National Road. Also mentions Ohio Road and McAdams Plan of road construction. Questions in handwriting of Woods.","Asks delay in paying money.","Had anti-Jackson meeting. Ladies have formed literary society which meets in Wilson's office every Monday evening in which the Bible makes a part of their reading.","Wants to rent Woods' tavern in Wheeling.","Terms of land deal.","Must have whole record copied--not selected parts. Legal advice in Wilson v. Woods. Believes Chancellor Tucker was wrong in directing issue to be tried. Advises an appeal.","Anthony D. Clarke borrowed $5,000 from Woods secured by deed of trust for land. Asks it they have the funds.","Will give up his house in Frederick. Then will look out for a first rate hotel. Thanks Charles D. Knox for writing him about Woods' hotel in Wheeling.","Asks her father to visit. Discusses her children. Has clergyman boarding with them who will teach school.","Wants to buy land. Includes John H. Jenkins to Archibald Woods, recommending Strean?","Describes arrival of first steamboat, \"Reindeer\" at Morgantown. Court record of Wilson v. Woods will not be copied for a month because it is so large and clerk has other records to copy. Alpheus P. Wilson and T. P. Ray started to Richmond to attend Anti-Jackson Convention.","Would like to rent a house if Woods or any of his friends buys it.","Has received court record of 216 pages in Wilson v. Woods. Gives legal advice for the appeal. Morgan has declared for Senate.","Legal advice.","Send survey of 800 acre tract at Middle Island and he will make offer.","Ready to give out brickmaking contract, for courthouse in Woodsfield?","Asks Caldwell to stop cutting timber on land sold to Nathan Ilanes. Includes memorandum of letter to Governor by Woods concerning Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Does not think the bill concerning his account with the U.S. for building the National Road will be acted upon this session.","Needs to borrow money from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Asks help in getting a note discounted.","Asks if he can pay debt with steers and horses.","Sends carpet yarn to be colored and woven. Does not want a little girl to help in house. Mr. Russ (Presbyterian minister) is boarding with them.","Asks help in obtaining loan from Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Sends two pigs.","Has procured two six week old pigs for Woods.","Believes Henry St. George Tucker's decision in Wilson v. Woods will be reversed. Chapman Johnson is tending to appeal. High spirits in Morgantown due to prospects for railroad. He and Ray are directed to invest $3200 in bank stock as executors of N. Evans.","Asks Woods' help in getting payment from Moses Shepherd for helping to build bridge as part of the National Road. Daniel Steenrod owes him.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for new saddle. Hope he will go to the Springs.","Asks Woods to advance fee.","There is a case against Dillon for $1,000 ordered by Jacobs. Clark will appeal in ejectment case.","Answers complaints about the shoeing of Woods' horse.","Hesitant to give advice in Clark lawsuit, but does so. Has applied to be Commonwealths Attorney in Brooke, Tyler and Randolph counties.","Cannot pay him yet. Since Woods is concerned with Wheeling foundry, asks for a cast screw and plate for pressing cloth at his fulling mill.","Adams has sold land in Delaware. Will pay Woods when that is settled. Sehon will pay his part even if he has to borrow.","Would like to borrow two hundred dollars from Woods.","New York is in favor of Andrew Jackson. New York \"is destined to be a Great Nation within itself.\"","Concerns Daniel Clark.","Leaving for Bedford. Did not get appointment as Commonwealth's Attorney for Brooke County or Tyler County. Still a candidate for Randolph County.","Concerns possibility of a canal. Public is losing confidence in Railroad company.","Father-in-law needs land. Send terms.","Will attend to entering land for Woods.","Clark says Woods has libeled and will not agree to terms.","Legal advice concerning injunction against Clarke.","Passes on legal advice from Genin and his advice in lawsuit against Clark.","Horatio Bakewell needs clay.","Gives his advice in lawsuit against Clarke. Thinks Woods should have compromised. Sends money for Alfred's bill.","Legal advice regarding the administration of an estate.","Interested in renting house.","Washington Wilson is seeking a new position.","Clark did not give security in lawsuit.","Clark did not give security. May compromise. Have lost member of Congress.","Interested in being miller.","Advises against lawsuit in name of Northwestern Bank of Virginia against ? Adams. Justifies Sehon's bill for copying court record. Alpheus P. Willson has son, Evans.","Scope and Contents Megurder? unwilling to give bail to close deed.","Describes stay in Pittsburgh.","Will make deed and send it. Father's health is bad.","Will lease stove and storehouses at Powhatan Point.","News of Morgantown and their mutual friends.","Has entered land for Woods.","Dispute with Jasper? Mallory.","Woods has been appointed state proxy to represent state in the North Western Bank of Virginia. General Assembly is discussing Georgia and South Carolina anti-tariff resolutions.","Has decided to marry Mrs. McFerran, sister of Stephen Clowell. Gives reasons.","Unable to pay Woods.","Pannell need to finish house he is building for Woods.","Remits money.","Legal advice in lawsuit against Clarke.","Asks for location of Woods' land near his land so he can examine it.","Concerns candidates for election to Constitutional Convention of 1829. Mentions Edgar Campbell Wilson's prospects for re-election. Is worried about financial matters. Has spent one-fourth of income on religious and charitable matters.","Would like to meet concerning mill.","Discusses his reelection campaign. Mentions newspaper. Eugenius' candidacy for Convention of 1829.","Cannot wind up business and take Woods' mill for two months. Would like to be let off contract.","Needs Woods to attend bank board meeting of Northwestern Bank of Virginia and bring Steenrod so Board can authorize Thomas Woods to release a claim.","Would like to take Woods' mill.","His candidacy for the Constitutional Convention of 1829 and his position on reform.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Thought McLure had sold his foundry.","Crippled and unable to do anything. Dispute over building a house for Woods.","Tries to settle debt.","Balance due in public land entered by Woods.","Prospects for Mallory to rent mouth of Captina.","Gives terms for selling land to Woods.","Deed needs to be re-done. Buckhannon unable to pay. Sylvanus Tarkington makes offer for land. Leffler and brother do not like the country.","Sends bank notes by Archibald Woods.","Making plans in case her husband, Eugenius, attends Constitutional Convention of 1829.","Dissatisfied with house Randolph has built.","Needs payment for land.","Dispute with ? Pollock.","Needs note discounted.","Does not know when patent will be issued on Peter Hines' land.","Needs to meet with Woods regarding the \"Captina Business.\"","Needs Woods influence with court. Will come alone because it is not safe to bring Negroes to that County.","Details of a trip to Bloomington, Ind.","Coulter quotes law on deputy clerks to show that his signature on a certificate of a deed is valid.","Gives terms on which he will rent land from Woods.","Asks Woods' help with debt owed by James Woods \u0026 Co.","A statement concerning money owed him by ? Booth.","Answers questions about land he sold.","Answers questions about sale of mortgaged land by Henry Smith.","Reports on value of Woods' land. Mentions grant of land for canal through the state.","Found house. Will pay Woods for pasture.","Will come to Wheeling to check on house being built for him there.","Talked to his father about mortgaged land that was sold. Promise family will pay Woods.","Sends copy of caveat.","Wants to buy town lot from Woods.","Sends Woods notice of money due.","? Thomas is interested in renting a tavern.","Concerns Silas Bowery who purchased mortgaged land from Henry Smith. Sends bill for services as a spy attested by John Brown who was a ranger at the same time.","Scope and Contents Deed between Archibald Woods and Ann Woods of the first part, John McLure and Mary McLure of the second part, James H. Forythe and Ellen Forsythe of the third part, John List and Ann List of the fourth part, and Thomas Woods and May Woods of the fifth part all of Ohio County, West Virginia] and Thomas Johnston, Israle Updegraff, John List and Ellen List of the sixth part to convey land in North Wheeling.","Wants to take house (hotel?) from Woods.","Terms for King to lease a tavern.","Will be in Wheeling to negotiate lease.","Re-assures Woods about mortgaged land.","Introduces Thomas Edmundson who is a stockholder in Franklin Turnpike Road and is inspecting U.S. Road (McAdam's Road.)","Wants to know if Woods will agree to sell his father's (E. McClanahan) land. Has nine children, all daughters. He will be sixty-one in April. Other news of his family.","Asks if John Caldwell and wife are alive.","Wants to clarify title to land transferred by Wheeling Co. to Middle Island Company. Concerned about the dower right of Mrs. John Caldwell.","Has paid Woods' taxes. Explanation concerning a lease.","Concerns orders for bricks.","Delay in readying Globe Inn. Can get present building ready.","Discusses career plans, medical school, and growth of Cincinnati.","Toll gates on U.S. Road will not pass. May get single appropriation to repair it. Mentions bridge.","Trying to collect money from James Campbell.","New building needs fireplaces and filled ice house. Wants to supervise building of kitchen.","Concerns Cumberland Road and Bridge.","Introduces ? Shaffer of Pittsburgh who is a miller.","Will comply with terms for property transfer.","Scope and Contents Uncle and Aunt Wilson have moved to Wheeling. College has between 40 and 50 students. Includes Autograph Letter Signed of H. Woods, Washington, Pa., to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia,1831 February 6. Outlines his course of study.","Asks Woods not to proceed against land for debt owed by ? Davidson since he (James Campbell) has purchased it.","Directions for fixing up hotel.","Pleased Woods has obtained an icehouse for the hotel. Requests a storeroom.","Encloses notice of Navy Department to application. Calhoun's pamphlet is out.","Various possibilities for an election.","Promises to pay money owed to Woods.","Hand money being lent to his son","Will come to Wheeling to practice medicine within two or three months.","Army worms have destroyed grain. Smith is mad at him for reporting to Woods Smith's sale of mortgaged land.","Randolph has not given up lease.","Will pay balance on a note and will try to pay other note during next winter.","Difference of opinion concerning expiration of lease.","Believe they can effect a trade.","Reports on Woods' land.","To carry out a contract between James McHenry's representatives and a land company consisting of Robert Woods,Archibald Woods, James Caldwell, Moses Chapline and John Caidwell.","For delinquent taxes to William Puett issued by Austin M. Puett, Commissioner of Revenue for Parke County, Indiana. Includes, receipt issued to Thomas Woods for payment of taxes.","Petition concerning navigation of Captina Creek has been referred to select committee. Send remonstrance.","Has turned over petitions to committee.","On way back from Missouri. Desires to close business with father's land. Asks that it be sold. Family news.","Does not believe stock will be subscribed.","Will open books for subscription of bank stock. Citizens desirous of procuring branch of North Western Bankor Richmond banks.","Wonders if he can accept payments for bank stock in notes rather than specie. Asks when a branch can be opened.","Sale of public lands.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns subscription of stock in North Western Bank.","Concerns deed to land sold by Eugenius Wilson who is deceased. Will do estimate of money to be collected soon. Gives Wilson's account with estate of N. Evans.","Wants to buy $500 in stock of North Western Bank under new charter if Woods thinks new stock profitable.","Asks to be released from part of terms of a lease.","Has submitted amendment to bank bill.","Will subscribe for stock for McCoy under the new charter of the Northwestern Bank of Virginia Worried about competition from possible branch of the U.S. Bank being established at Wheeling. Worried about branches of Northwestern Bank at Wellsburg and Morgantown. Lists directors.","Asks Woods to buy stock in North Western Bank for him. \"The debate still goes on with great violence and excitement on the emancipation of slavery, the opinion of the Committee will be reversed but I cannot say what will be the final result.\"","\"We have now been 14 days debating the question whether it is expedient at this time to legislate with a view to the gradual abolition of slavery...\"","Bill concerning navigations of Captina Creek has been postponed.","Paid tax on Thomas Woods' land.","350 shares have been subscribed in Wellsburg to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Report that Alpheus Wilson was drowned. Has some idea of returning from college because of ill-health.","Confirms report that Alpheus Wilson drowned.","Confirms death of Alpheus P. Wilson in Monongalia River. Suggests Hamilton return home from college if unwell. Has lost $2,000 by flooding of Ohio River.","Suspects fraud on part of Samuel H. Gutherie.","Presented resolutions adopted by directors of Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Thinks Bank bill will pass both houses. Tariff discussion still going on. Hopes it will be put to rest by amicable adjustment.","Needs note on Northwestern Bank passed. Nothing has been heard of body of Alpheus.","Will endeavor to get a board to meet with Woods on the subject of the note.","No material change in Eugenius Wilson.","Her father received letter from Woods concerning death of his son. Family news.","Wants first refusal of Captina property.","Needs to borrow money from North Western Bank.","Wants to buy a lot.","Sympathy in death of Thomas Woods and Emily Woods.","Wants to rent Captina property.","Will raise frame of mill June 12.","Lost horse in coal pit.Visited Pittsburgh.","Questions concerning stock in Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Needs flour.","Sympathy in death of Thomas and Emily Woods. Has paid tax on Thomas' land. Indian problems.","Terms he will buy house and lot on.","Cannot find material in Eugenius Wilson's papers concerning lawsuit of Wilson v. Woods.","Concerns dispute over sale of lots. Offers five hundred dollars for house and lot.","Asks about money for service due (War of 1812?) Black Hawk War causing hard times.","Notice to Woods that he must fill two lots with gravel because of standing water.","Okey's brother needs $100. Thinks Gutherie will do right thing.","Settlement of a lease.","David Ramsay doesn't intend to pay back money. Mentions casualties in Black Hawk War.","Asks indulgence on debt.","Wants to meet with Woods to reach agreement on land dispute.","Defends action of the congregaton for the support of the minister.","Scope and Contents Also lists directors.","John R. Hall needs loan for $250. Can obtain if Paull or Woods endorses for him. Paull does not endorse for anyone but recommends Hall to Woods.","Disappointed Woods did not meet with him. Offers to meet again to try to settle dispute.","Sends court date. Gutherie has bought back Headley's house and lot.","Understands Woods wants to sell tavern occupied by King. Asks terms.","Wants $16,000 for Wheeling House run by King.","Has advertised Woods' land for sale. Is candidate for state senate.","Would like to buy property from Woods if Guthrie relinquishes his claim.","Will be ready to go to Indiana with Hamilton Woods.","Samuel Atkinsonhas entered security double sum of our attachment. A writ of replevin? has issued against Woods to cause attached property to be returned.","Mr. Brighem is willing to teach Ann Eliza Woods.","Declines office as bank guard.","Details captures of two persons alleged to have robbed bank in Wheeling.","Can not get an answer from Guthrie about his meeting with Woods.","Unable to obtain loan from U.S. Bank because of uncertainty of the renewal of the charter. Will try further.","Legal advice regarding dispute with Samuel H. Gutherie.","Will meet with Peck. Would like for Col. Archibald Woods to be present.","Information concerning Woods' dispute with Samuel H. Guthrie.","Judge Hallock has allowed the injunction.","Proposes a settlement.","Legal steps he has taken in Woods' dispute with Gutherie.","Discusses various candidates for Congress.","Will convey deed to Eller.","Recommends ? Whitcomb for tending to Woods' land business. News of the legislature.","Needs to settle accounts. Buchannon ought to have been sued.","Does not have legal papers. Will try to accomplish payment of notes.","? Ray will attend court to prove will of Eugenius Wilson. Has not sent list of debts due to estate. Woods may have to give bond as executor. Will collect fees due Wilson.","Scope and Contents Notifies Floyd that Northwestern Bank of Virginia has been robbed. Includes Archibald Woods concerning a levy for a court house in Ohio County, West Virginia","Explains his role in the removal of Woods as a state director in the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Explains circumstances surrounding Woods' removal as state director in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Inquires about rental of farm. Apologizes for incident of previous year.","Asks permission to live on one acre of Woods' land.","Concerning Leffler's chances for election to Congress and the election of directors to the Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Concerns Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Have gained a most significant victory in the lower house over the Virginia nullifiers. Defeated by one vote. We shall either run Tyler or McCoy for the Senate...we shall not likely rally? Tyler. The west and middle regions are well organized and we can elect him to a certainty.., resolved to put down these southern notions. In Virginia much is to be done in the election of a senator. Rives is with us and if we get Tyler we are safe, at the request of several western members on Thursday last I addressed a letter to Tyler, to know his sentiments on secession and nullification. This evening I send his answer. Gives defense on appointment of directors to Northwestern Bank. Determined about spring election.","Possibilities for election to Congress.","Chances for election.","Family news. Concerned about his health. Questions about a debt and education of children.","Taking depositions to prove military service.","Would like to take a house he is building for Woods.","Terms for an agreement on land to avoid a lawsuit. Includes notes concerning Archibald Woods' terms of settlement with Joseph McCoy.","Candidacy for Congress.","Dispute with Archibald Woods.","Has application to buy Woods' land.","Guthrie cannot prepare himself to fulfill compromise offered.","Asks for copy of patent. Received $26,500 in part of money stolen from Northwestern Bank of Virginia. Lists candidates for Congress. Includes John McLure to Archibald Woods. Needs evidence to secure copy of a patent.","Has concluded to take Powhatan Place at Captina.","Will endorse a note for William B. King on certain conditions.","Asks that Woods make deed to Martha (Woods) Knox.","Thinks Woods need not fear any great difficulty with Guthrie. Equalizing board sits in June.","Sold Woods' land in Vigo County to Chauncey Rose. Thomas Woods' land has been sold for taxes. County in distressed situation for want of money. Failure of crops last two years.","Prospects for election to Congress.","Cannot pay money owed to Woods.","Information on Samuel H. Gutherie's business. Gave Woodman notice to settle note.","Request to borrow money.","Asks Woods to attend to note.","Needs to meet with Woods.","Arrangements for settling with Woods.","Recommends individuals as magistrates and opposes Nicholas Wykert.","Asks for money due under Eugenius Wilson's will.","Lost horse in coal pit. Family news, (Letter is begun by Louisa ?)","Mr. Grafton and Mr. King have closed their bargain. Sends reports of board of health, \"I have this morning seen Doctor Houston an he informs that he has not heard of any new cases today.\"","Have not brought money to Wheeling because of fear of the cholera Gutherie is selling land.","Sylvia or Silvia ? left at house of John F. Clarke. Things left by Mr. Paull. Encloses reports of Board of Health. \"The ... sickness with two exceptions is confined to the immediate neighborhood of McConnell's old tan yard. I am informed that the old vats is full of water and all kinds of filth \u0026 that they have been in that situation for the last two years.\"","Scope and Contents Mary Woods to mother Mrs. Anne Woods, Wheeling, West Virginia Received letter from Dr. Houston. Trusts her Ann is obedient. Mr. Laurie preached his trial sermon.","Mr. Ruggles and wife deeded lot to Gutherie. People are frightened of cholera. \"If anyone dies in this neighborhood \u0026 we have had a number of deaths, the person is rolled up in his bed, \u0026 bedclothes \u0026 his own clothes tumbled into a rough box, as soon as dead, \u0026 immediately buried.\" Guthrie will deed lots to Woods.","Asks about distraining (detaining personal property for security of a debt) a wheat crop. Includes Jacob answering Woods questions.","Report on tending to Woods' land. Includes account of Woods with Feeny.","Wishes to borrow six hundred dollars. Father will give deed of trust on property in Hagerstown, Maryland.","Describes trips to White Sulphur Springs and Salt Sulphur Springs.","Asks to borrow fifty dollars.","Letter of recommendation for N. Osburne as a tavern keeper.","Osburn keeps a first-rate tavern.","Will build mill wheel for two dollars and fifty cents per foot.","Samuel Sprigg and Archibald Woods be appointed a Committee to settle with Henry Sockman for rent of Know Hon Farm,","Concerns terms of rental of stores and warehouse at Powhatan.","Answer to inquiries about North Western Bank of Virginia.","Request to borrow two thousand dollars from Wheeling Bank.","Progress on building of grist mill.","Payment by ? Rose for Woods' property is in hands of Warren \u0026 Co., to Terra Haute. Much sickness, few cases of cholera.","William Crawford's house and lot were not sold, but an empty lot between his house and Randolph Tavern was sold, as was his farm.","Concern over accident involving Ann (Poage) Woods Washington, and Franklin Woods?","Encloses mothers' receipt for money lent her by Woods.","Jackson \"goes full tilt against the bank.\"","Wants to know if bank robbers are caught.","National Road Stage has incurred extra expense in fulfilling mail contract. Asks compensation.","Wants to rent house for grocery at Powhatan Point. Asks Woods advice.","Has applicants for Thomas Woods' heirs' land.","Committee report on courthouse is unfavorable. May be reversed and brought before House Of Delegates. Will present memorial concerning Northwestern Bank. Floyd promised appointment but he and Council are not speaking. Large meeting in Richmond concerning deposits. Benjamin Watkins Leigh spoke.","Woods to vote for him.","Concerns sale of land for taxes.","Encloses memorials. Thomas Hart Benton is \"pouring out vials of his wrath upon Clay and the bank.\"","Trip to Washington. Heard Calhoun speak. Description of city.","Terms prospective tenant would like for leasing land. Opinion on land.","Heard William Cabell Rives deliver speech on removal of deposits.","Courthouse questions to be brought up any day. Private committee recommended division of county.","Send form for Woods' release mortgages by Guthrie.","Recommends William H. McNabb for loan with a lot as security. Includes William H. McNabb stating that he will mortgage lot with a lot nearly owned.","Promises not to cut any timber contrary to Woods' wishes.","Lots sold by Samuel H. Gutherie to the Methodist Episcopal Church.","Desires to sell stock in Northwestern Bank of Wheeling.","Cannot pay money owed.","Excuse for not paying note.","Handling the rental of Woods' house for him.","Called on General Breckenridge and found he was dead. Called on nephew and heir James D. Breckenridge.","Pecuniary embarrassments of this section of the county. Sent copy of a of bill of legislature chartering bank and branches.","Letter. Buying flour.","James Moore will do surveying.","Resignation as President and Director.","Binnager needs indulgence on money owed Woods for land. Vouches for him.","Has two yokes for oxen for sale and a horse.","Desires to borrow money from bank.","Offer to rent a house, steam mill etc. for a lumberyard.","Relays information from ? Rose concerning payment of a note. Commissioners authorized to negotiate the loan for our state bank and branches.","Payment on note and harsh policies of Northwestern Bank of Virginia.","Wants to have bank board convened to discount notes.","Unable to pay note.","Got judgment and execution against Fogle but no property could be found and Fogle died. Asks if son Thomas' land on Raccoon Creek could be leased. H. F. Feeny redeemed it. Some cases of cholera. James? Seaman ill. Jacksonian politics.","Market for slaves and horses.","Showed Woods' lands to ? Scott. Will tend to taxes.","Has offered to buy land belonging to Thomas Woods' heirs.","Asks Woods to be pallbearer.","Daniel Steenrod wants to keep place five years longer if Woods will build stable and house or fix old one.","Sends check.","Confirms death of addressee's mother. Words of religious consolation.","Notifies him of money still due by estate of Eugenius Wilson. Includes receipt of Thomas P. Ray, surviving executor of Nimrod Evans to Archibald Woods.","David Lively wishes to rent Woods' tavern.","Does not think Woods is liable on special warrantee deed to Jacob Ash. Wilson outlines his prospects for election. Measles prevail.","Ready to start boat.","Concerns gathering signatures.","Needs to borrow money from Woods to pay off note at Bank if it cannot be renewed.","Will send money by safe opportunity. Has offer for lands owned by heirs of Thomas Woods.","Terms they will take Woods house and lot.","Notice that premium is due.","Offer for Woods house has been made by Jo. Driggs.","Asks Jacobs what he has done with note in his hands.","Revival of religion.","Scope and Contents Planned trip to New Orleans and Nashville for health. Includes Mary Woods, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ann (Poage) Woods. Ann's health and proposed trip.","To capture slave, Jefferson.","Ann Eliza Wilson wants to take trip south for three months to restore health. Philip Syng Physick of Philadelphia agrees with remedy. McNeely wants to buy land.","Request to borrow money from the Bank.","Concurs in opinion that hill land should be sold. Has sold other land.","Mrs. Woods is willing to sell any property you think proper. Bought Ann a piano. For Mrs. McKee's and Ann's health will take trip.","Recounts trip from Pittsburgh. Sends message to her children. Includes Ann Eliza Woods to Archibald Woods. Includes John McKee to Mrs. Brison.","Asks Peck to tell Samuel H. Guthrie that he will be at Woodsfield to collect money.","For Sternrod to rent a field for two more years.","Scope and Contents For Landers to sell to Woods a lot in Steinersville, Belmont County. Includes affidavit of Benjamin Cole recorded by William Tailman.","Explains his position regarding his proposal that an inquiry be made as to the propriety of amending the charter of the Merchants \u0026 Mechanicks bank as to provide for the reception of the capital which the North Western Bank is required to furnish the branch in Morgantown.","Business is good. Will close up partnership. Has tended to business for Woods in trying to collect money.","Anonymous letter giving Woods advice concerning his tavern.","Progress on collecting from the Smiths.","Reports progress in collecting money. Unable to collect from Samuel H. Guthrie.","Needs to borrow money.","Catherine Wood is to marry. Mr. Thomson wants to start a school.","Protest construction of houses McLure is building.","Wants to rent at Powhatan Point.","States Woods' taxes are all right. Includes Samuel H. Guthrie to Archibald Woods, 1837 December 27 stating he obtained letter from Mason.","Desires to rent tavern stand.","Arrangement for Archibald Woods to obtain a house.","Needs to borrow one thousand dollars.","Trying to sell his land to purchase land from Woods.","Notifies of need to pay premium.","Wants to rent farm to start a dairy.","Proposed to lease corner of Monroe and Main Street.","Paying out of money. Invitation to dinner.","Has sold land for Woods and disposed of his own property. Now hopes to make deal for Woods' Indiana land.","Requests Woods to attend case as a witness.","Wants privilege of burning lime in kiln.","Notification of date of Seaman case.","Drawn on him for three thousand dollars. \"Houma?\" arrived here but demanded cargo when ran against the bank.","Wants to rent property.","Is paying ? King's rent.","Will meet him to pay money due.","Signed by H. D. Brown.","Sam Jones has not been here for six weeks. No proceeding for him.","Recommendation of bearer of letter to be a tenant.","Received letter. Expects money at next court.","Mr. Lively has made bar room a warehouse for the German population.","Tenant wants to rent place again. Has fulfilled lease. Okey wants to buy it. Wants advice on buying a small place for son.","Has tended to Hynes business.","Terms he would offer for lot and what building he would put up.","Asks help to get notes discounted.","Asks condition of wife's (Mrs. Carr) land and what it could be sold for.","Unable to locate 12 acre tract in section 14. Tax record for section 2 and 8. Perhaps bring suit against James Elliot, present claimant. Includes Benjamin S. Cowens to Archibald Woods giving legal advice.","Desires to buy wood from Woods by cutting up trees that have fallen.","Asks Lively to move away.","Woods said his proposition was unreasonable, complained of charge for work and was cross. Desires his patronage. Will make counteroffer to build house.","Needs notes if Woods sued Guthrie.","Mrs. Francis needs advice settling up husband's affairs.","Men working on dam are taking stone from bank of river.","Wishes to purchase land.","Sale of property of Zacheus Francis, deceased, will take place.","Ready to move when Woods brings money.","Finds taxes unpaid on a portion of Woods' land.","Money is ready to be paid for two notes assigned Woods from Mr. Stream? Needs names for other notes.","Woods' fire insurance premium on the Virginia Hotel is due.","Application for stock has been declined.","Needs to appoint someone in place of Daniel Steinrod.","Unable to meet others but will agree to settlement.","Encloses receipt for taxes.","Expects to leave two hundred thousand dollars with Mr. Woodruff. Needs to borrow $1000 from bank.","Asks Woods to keep house for him he now lives in as \"I have a Jurnaman (German?) to put in it.\" Will give him the lease for the Seaman house.","Unable to collect money. Resumption of specie payments has resulted in any discounting of notes. Has purchased a small interest in Ritchietown to secure money owed him by John? McKee.","Enclosed letter on taxes on land belonging to son's heirs in Parke which have not been paid.","Will take place at four dollars per acre.","Form of authorization for Peck to release mortgage from Samuel H. Guthrie to Woods.","Cannot move to Woods' property on Captina.","Considers matter on Woods' part vexatious and ungenerous. Had no other interest in the lease other than promoting the best interest of the house for the sake of the stage lines. Any proceeding instituted by Woods will be followed by removal of the stages from the house.","Moves of various people.","Has sued Guthrie on behalf of Woods. Told Woods has idea of sending granddaughter to school at St. Clairsville. Recommends it.","Request for Woods to come and settle the amount of the estate that Zacheus Francis owes him.","Concerning a coal mine.","Will extend bond of Mr. Cole.","Thinks Harrison will win.","Protest of $250 draft has caused distress. Counting on money for college. Mary has never gotten part of estate. McKee is guardian for boys. Family has not lived with him for 8 or 9 years.","James Paull has paid protested draft.","Wishes to buy land from Woods.","Scope and Contents Questions concerning will of John H. Schwop.","Astonished to receive bill from Woods for stone. Thought commissioners for securing bank at Hog Run Bridge could get stone. Will have stone valued according to law.","Scope and Contents Received letter relative to Post Office at Powhatan Point. H. Cowen was unwilling to join objection but will not encourage removal to Steinersville. Would like opinion on Exchequer Plan of Secretary of Treasury.","Scope and Contents Husband relieved from pecuniary embarrassment by his brother. Sorry Grandma's health feeble. Hopes income from town property will support brothers at college. \"There are but few persons over seventy who can exhibit the same acturty as yourself and Grandma Brison.\"","Renewed 1843 April 1 and 1844 April 1.","Scope and Contents Situation is bad there but better on a farm. Alarmed that Theodire had to cease from study. Gives information on a family member who is evil. Includes note of James ?","For a farm for three years. Lease terminated after one year.","Recorded by James D. Morris.","Concerns North Western Bank of Virginia.","Has rented Archibald Woods' mill. Needs repair. Asks Bucher to repair it.","Encouraging Woods to attend a meeting.","Mr. ? has lumber and is commencing work. Will show Woods' mason the quarry.","Request to borrow one hundred dollars.","To do work on Woods' two mills.","Has received letters stating that neighbors are disgusted with him and taking their wheat elsewhere. Defends himself.","Scope and Contents Arrangements for his return. Mrs. Woods sick but recovered.","Directions for masons who are to build wall under the tobacco house.","William Allen cannot build foundation for stable but would haul stone.","By order of city council, calls meeting of \"trustees of Wheeling Lancastrian Academy.\"","Mills needs new bolting cloths.","Would like to rent store room.","Encourages Woods to keep Thomson as miller. Exhorts Woods to lose no time in making peace with God.","Will probably move.","Would like to get coal from Big Run. Mason is building foundation under stable.","Buying land from men who are unable to pay money down. Would be accommodation to us to get a further loan of $500.","Trip to extend acquaintance with country, merchants \u0026 collecting, representing Wilson and Brother. Dancing and hunting. Has seen prairie on Fire. Will pass through villages of Shawnees \u0026 Delawares. \"Remember me to all of the black folks.\"","Issued by Alexander T. Laidley, Clerk.","Has searched for survey lines.","Concluded to let Elias Hafer have place where Darrah lives because doubt that Darrah can make improvement he desires.","Has placed upon one of the doors of the Bank vault one of Jones Patent Combination Locks.","Trip to collect. Left Messrs Wilson and is with Messrs. Abbot \u0026 Peake. \"What does Betty Rose call her baby. No one has told me that she has one but I know that no gal that looks like her \u0026 of her make could be married a year \u0026 not have one.\" Asks to be remembered to many people including \"the black folks.\"","Asks McKinley to collect for him. Will proceed against Wingrove.","Recommends lock made by H. C. Jones of Newark, New Jersey.","To appear in Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery to answer a bill in chancery exhibited against them by Henry Swertzer. Issued by Alexander T. Laidley.","Severe heat in St. Louis. Asks to be remembered to many people.","Wants to go into business with S. H. Peake. Needs money to do so. Includes letter, 1846 December 24.","Scope and Contents Death of ? Briscoe, their bookkeeper who was from Loudoun County, Virginia","Wants her to visit. Family news.","Likes her picture. Has not courted Marion Clarkson. Remember him to various people.","Describes her sickness (during a pregnancy).","Trip to St. Louis. Boarding. Will keep promise on temperance.","Interest in Mollie Wilson. News from John Baker and Cooper?, Reading life of Swedenbourg.","Expects to visit her too next week.","Mother unable to make trip as roads are bad. Outlines his route.","Christmas celebration at the school. Describes teaching.","Encourages students to \"Waveland.\"","Rosa Harrison is dead of scarlet fever which is raging. Describes Christmas and mention of Easter.","Concern over sister's health. Cooper is determined to be a Christian.","Scope and Contents Poem and sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan. N. L. Peyton, to Mrs. William Ann R. Morgan, \"Waveland,\" Fauquier County, Virginia, undated. Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Sympathy in death of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Recovering from typhoid fever. John B. has job in furnishings store. Was 21 on April 21.","Resolved to be Christian. Cholera epidemic.","Description of fire which burned 23 boats and then spread to building. ? Peake and John Baker have cholera.","Has been ill. Cholera epidemic. ? Peake \u0026 A. Cooper Baker sick.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker of cholera. Will probably leave along with Will and John.","Sympathy letter on death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker and cholera epidemic.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker. Business. Cholera epidemic.","William W. Baker will not leave St. Louis. S. H. Peake will send statement of business of Peake \u0026 Baker.","Account of cholera epidemic. Death of minister perhaps from visiting the sick.","No decision on partnership with S. H. Peake.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.","Death of Alexander Cooper Baker.Boarding at Scott's Hotel. They are Wheeling people.","Tombstone inscription for grave of Mary Cooper Morgan.","Desired to make money. \"I must go out on the levee to work and therefore must close.\"","Temperature day before was 8 degrees below zero. Baker Murray is to marry Mrs. Watts, a Catholic who keeps a boarding house. Controversy in St. Louis over lectures of ? Leaky who is \"reformed\" monk.","Wants to go to California. Change of climate, friends going, and uncertainty of S. H. Peake's business plans. \"I do not think of going to California to dig gold....\"","Has asthma. Will have wagon, six mules, three Indian ponies, rifle, pair pistols, two large knifes knives and blankets for trip to California. Includes W.W. Baker, St. Louis. Mo., to Sister. Move to California.","Received answer to telegram. Answer \"William W. Baker arrived here this morning. Will leave for home on first boat. Health is bad.\" Glad he had not left for California.","William W. Bakerhas recruited enough strength to travel home,","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerning health of William Baker.","Concerns a debt, a fire, and a lease. Regrets being unable to give daughter money for wedding.","Regrets Edgar has left home. Lists problems at home. pages. Includes, letter, ? to Edgar Woods.","Maggie Hamilton not expected to live. Sudden death of delirium tremens of A Mel lam? the portrait painter.","Misses him while he is away at College.","Has been visited by Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Conrad. Town and religious news of Winchester.","To convey land in Missouri. Witnessed by P.L. Edwards. Recorded by Samuel Caldwell.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Signed by George Whellier for John McCulloch.","Death and funeral of J. Zehner, professor of math at Burlington College.","Death of their mother.","Account of the death of Ann Cooper's mother and aunt from cholera. Father is ill. Unsure if he has cholera. Includes, newspaper clipping concerning cholera deaths.","Scope and Contents Sympathy in death of her mother. Includes,Samuel C. Baker, Martinsburg, West Virginia, to sister Mrs. Ann R. Morgan, concerning illness of their father.","Concerns death of Mrs. Ann R. Morgan's mother and illness of her father.","Death of Mrs. Morgan's mother and aunt from cholera.","Signed by John McCulloch.","Letter of sympathy for death of Mrs. Morgan's mother.","Signed by E. H. Caldwell.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by John McColloch.","Signed by Alonzo Loring.","Signed by John Henry McKee who has power of attorney. Bears affidavit of Thomas E. Thompson and recorded by Samuel E. Caldwell.","Signed by E.M. Caldwell.","Sympathy letter in death of Mrs. Morgan's husband.","14 items. Includes of Elijah McClanahan to Woods; Daniel Sheffey to Woods; Andrew Hamilton to Woods, copy of decision to stay execution; bond; and accounts.","Concerning the division of land purchased by the petitioners from patentees granted land by virtue of service in the French and Indian War.","Orders brandy.","Orders Indian mail.","Will take possession of house. Canal is out of fix so will not be able to get things from Alexandria.","Not able to get furniture because canal is broken.","Wants to know if he can rent place again.","Asks Woods to take charge of renting and improving his land. Asks Woods to pass any offers to sell along to him. His post offices are Chillicothe, Ohio; St. Francisville, Louisiana, \u0026 New Orleans.","Sends Croton oil. Go to camp meeting tomorrow. Asks to borrow lace shawl. Other requests.","Glad to hear friends are well. Health slowly improving. Applied money received from Mr. Worth to credit of account with Company.","Price of land near Danville and Lexington is twenty shillings per acre. Brought suit against Pollard for band. Includes manuscript of Archibald Woods? concerning notes on religion.","Unable to send certificate. Try to get fifty pounds from ? 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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. Copy."],"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"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1342,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-10T18:06:24.236Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c01"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c02","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"William Douglass, New Kent County, Virginia, to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c02#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c02#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c02","ref_ssm":["viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c02"],"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09_c02","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09","parent_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09","parent_ssim":["viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01","viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04","viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09"],"parent_ids_ssim":["viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01","viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04","viw_repositories_2_resources_8768_c01_c04_c09"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Jerdone Family papers","Series 1: Correspondence","Letters","Letters"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Jerdone Family papers","Series 1: Correspondence","Letters","Letters"],"text":["Jerdone Family papers","Series 1: Correspondence","Letters","Letters","William Douglass, New Kent County, Virginia, to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia","Box 5","Folder 3","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock."],"title_filing_ssi":"William Douglass, New Kent County, Virginia, to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia","title_ssm":["William Douglass, New Kent County, Virginia, to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia"],"title_tesim":["William Douglass, New Kent County, Virginia, to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1809 February 26"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1809"],"normalized_title_ssm":["William Douglass, New Kent County, Virginia, to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia"],"component_level_isim":[4],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"collection_ssim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"level_ssm":["Item"],"level_ssim":["Item"],"sort_isi":426,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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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."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["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."],"date_range_isim":[1809],"containers_ssim":["Box 5","Folder 3"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock."],"_nest_path_":"/components#0/components#3/components#8/components#1","timestamp":"2026-06-10T18:06:24.236Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8768","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8768.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Jerdone Family papers","title_ssm":["Jerdone Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1753-1890"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1753-1890"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 J47","/repositories/2/resources/8768"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 J47","/repositories/2/resources/8768","Jerdone Family papers","Agriculture","Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Legal documents","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","United States--Slavery","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","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.","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. 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No. 76-4; Gift: 5 items, 02/01/1976.Gift: 3 items, 10/01/1976.Gift: 1 items, 11/01/1976.Acc. No. 77-30; Gift: 1 items, 10/01/1977.Acc. No. 78-6; Purchased: 19 items, 01/01/1978.Acc. No. 83-64; Gift: 1 items, 12/01/1983.Acc. No. 84-26; Gift: 3 items, 04/01/1984.Acc. No. Sm. Coll. Add. 17; 4 items. Acc. No. 97-45; Purchased: 3 items, 08/07/1997.Acc. No. 98.7; Gift: 2 items, 03/06/1998. 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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. 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."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eFrancis 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.\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.","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. 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No. 76-4; Gift: 5 items, 02/01/1976.Gift: 3 items, 10/01/1976.Gift: 1 items, 11/01/1976.Acc. No. 77-30; Gift: 1 items, 10/01/1977.Acc. No. 78-6; Purchased: 19 items, 01/01/1978.Acc. No. 83-64; Gift: 1 items, 12/01/1983.Acc. No. 84-26; Gift: 3 items, 04/01/1984.Acc. No. Sm. Coll. Add. 17; 4 items. Acc. No. 97-45; Purchased: 3 items, 08/07/1997.Acc. No. 98.7; Gift: 2 items, 03/06/1998. 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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. 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."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eFrancis 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.\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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