THOMAS JEFFERSON ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT WITH JAMES GATEWOOD., 1775

Scope and content:

T. J. and Gatewood agree to T. J.'s purchase of 2,000 acres in Bedford County, Virginia, the future site of Poplar Forest, for 1,000 pounds, the purchase to be completed after T. J.'s return from Philadelphia. Addenda on verso.

Physical description:
ADS, 2 pp. on 1 l.; one hole and three ink smears partially obscuring some text; attached seals.

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