Two letters both concerning the terms of agreement with Mr. Peck and Mr. Crawford to do work for Cabell on the same pricing terms as they recently worked at the University of Virginia and to be paid out of the first proceeds of the sale of his wheat.

Reporting on the buggy made by Mr. Bosher, who appeared willing to sell it for Cabell and make him a light carriage in the spring; also invites his uncle and Aunt Polly to visit his family in Richmond, traveling by packet boat; and notes that his father is engaged in a tedious legal case, that of Judge Tucker, which has been in argument since last week but with only two of eight lawyers having spoken.

Consulting about the purchase of express millstones and securing a workman for the construction of a horse-[drawn?] mill, including a face wheel, a trundle, the hopper, rim, and the crusher.

Has discussed the subject of his thrashing machine and grist mill with Mr. Duncan, but is concerned about the cost; plans on coming to see Cocke's machine before he decides and will also bring Brigg's Report with him.

Asks if he can order Cologne stones for him instead of the others for his mill, has been ill but is getting better, and has had bad luck with the quality of the water in his new well.

Hopes to see him at the meeting at Monticello, asks Cocke to draw him a diagram of a proper plan and proportions of a kitchen fireplace, and a fireplace and a boiler for the washroom at Corotoman in detail so a workman could construct it in his absence, he has also found the fault in his Scotch plow which is working fine.

Recounts his troubles with securing an adequate stonemason for his work, having had to discharge several for drunkenness and asks Cocke if he will send up [Gleeve?]; also writes that the Tuckers are almost ready to move into their new quarters.

Provides details about the construction of his barn and asks for advice on the thickness of the walls and the amount of lime necessary for the proper thickness of the walls, and inquires about where he could get a good wheat fan.

Shares his travel plans from Williamsburg to arrive in Bremo and visit with him.

Makes plans to visit with him on September 5th.

Congratulates Coles upon his marriage to Louisa Gertrude Nivison (1795-1824).

Explains why he and his brother Samuel have decided to sell their estate, "Soldier's Joy," why he cannot sell off a portion of the entire parcel of land to Joseph without possibly endangering the entire deal with Major Yancey (who has personal animosity for Joseph C. Cabell), and promises one more attempt to see if he can accommodate his wishes.

Writes about her experiences at the Female Seminary, Lynchburg, and her homesickness (Vault).

Assures her that the happiness of his wife, Bettie, was foremost in his mind and that their decision was made together as a matter of Christian duty.

Informs him about the accident of his friend, Isaac Coles, who now will not be able to accompany him to Kentucky should he decide to go there.

Assures him that their mother will not take his absence as an affront but will be pleased to see his wife when most convenient, notifies Joseph about a valuable parcel of land belonging to Hill Carter now available for purchase which lies in an area of the county where he could run for the General Assembly without opposition or collision with a popular candidate as would be the case in Albemarle County, and suggests also a parcel of land offered for sale by John Harvie; he also declines the privilege of packing up the delicate chemical apparatus in his favor.

Asks if he will ride over to "Montevideo" once or twice a year and let him know of anything that requires alteration and states that Roane and Coalter "move on in great harmony."

Writes concerning the transportation difficulties with getting Cabell's enslaved laborers to Richmond and also informs him that the different persons hiring his enslaved laborers did not furnish them with the clothing promised and have not yet paid the money for their hire or their physician bills.

Has not yet received [Robinson's?] report and wishes to have it as soon as possible, cannot spare the time for a "dark and rainy night's" trip in a stagecoach to come into to town.

Wants to know if he has sold his stock in the James River and Kanawha Company, knows that he is in arrears but not sure how much, but sends a check for $300, and mentions his financial difficulties in losing two successive crops of wheat.

Informs Cabell that he has sprained his ankle so badly that all hopes of traveling to Kentucky in the fall has ended and that his trip to Charlottesville did nothing to restore his peace of mind.

Has reached Washington two days ago and is waiting to report to the Secretary of War upon his arrival, who he expects will order him to Virginia to complete his [regiment?]; if so, he hopes to stop at Cabell's on his way there; is afraid he may be detailed to be a member of the court martial of General William Hull in Albany; has recovered from the disease which struck him at French Mills; mentions the Battle of Williamsburg, usually called the Battle of Crysler's Farm (Canada); and writes that Colonel Preston, though wounded, was in good condition when he left him.

Acknowledges payment by a draft from the Bank of the United States for binding Cabell's books.

Writes concerning his interest in placing his son in service to Cabell and notifies him about damage on part of the James River and Kanawha Canal about ten miles from Washington, just before the Great Falls.

Merchant in Dieppe and American Vice-Consul to Joseph C. Cabell concerning business, includes a price list for various items, especially tobacco in Virginia and Maryland.

Promises to attend to his bank business before he sets out for the springs and regrets he did not see him on the fourth.

Recommends Mr. Widderfield for the work Cabell needs done.

Clarifies the terms he suggested for the hiring of Mr. Widderfield for Cabell's work.

Regrets that they have no polygraph on hand except a used silver one that is not as small as Mr. Jefferson's and that the factory of polygraphs has been discontinued, all referring to his efforts to secure a copying machine for Mr. Cabell.

Asks on behalf of Mrs. Morgan if Cabell will check and see if her son, William Morgan, is in the penitentiary as reported.

Reports on the results of the latest Yankee raid in the area of Farmville; his mother lost all of her horses but one and a number of enslaved laborers but all returned except for four; Uncle Henry Carrington and his son hid their horses and all their enslaved laborers returned; Mr. Grigsby lost all of his horses; Isaac Carrington and his son, Robert, lost all their horses, every pound of meat, sugar, and lard was carried off, along with all wheat and corn and flour, with the plantation land devastated and the enslaved laborers carried off; several others lost all their stores except for what was hidden, including [John?] Watkins, B. Green, and Asa Dickerson on his Nottoway plantation; many swept of everything portable including food, clothing, furniture and silver (oversize).

Agrees to build him a boat to carry 500 bushels of wheat for two hundred dollars and includes a simple diagram.

Recalls their friendship and affection and shares his sincere regard for Bolling whom he misses since he is now ministering in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Kept by Richard M. Bolling, including miscellaneous blacksmith-related accounts for the years 1841-1866 with Boyd Edmunds and Company and with William R. Fleming; beginning in 1866, lists of workers and rations issued for them, pages 128-144, 160; Assessment for the year 1866 on page 95; James River and Kanawha Company; lists of clothing allowances for men, women, girls, and boys, 1856-1857, on pages 152-158, presumably enslaved laborers since the comment "All lost when freedom came" is on page 156 with a list of men.

All pertaining to the sale of enslaved laborers belonging to Newburn on January 18, 1836 at Goochland Courthouse, including: receipt from Richmond Enquirer and Pleasants and Abbot advertisement for sale of Negroes (December 23, 1835 and January 7, 1836); receipt for auctioneer Ritchie and Cook (January 18, 1836); an account of the enslaved laborer sale on January 18, 1836 at the Goochland Courthouse, with enslaved laborers listed by name; clerk fee receipt for sale (January 18, 1836); list of enslaved laborers sold with the names of the purchasers and price (January 18, 1836); and a receipt for expenses of Edw. S. Gay on behalf of Newburn estate at the Powhatan Court and the use of the Bolling cart and driver in transporting enslaved laborers to the sale at Goochland Courthouse (January 20, 1836).

With alphabetical index, including references to enslaved laborer hires and sales; expenses; purchases; wheat and tobacco crops; medicines; blacksmithing; midwife accounts; plantation manager's wages; shipping and wharf charges; repairs to phaeton and wagons; bookbinding; taxes; also includes alphabetical list of receipts.

Chiefly enslaved laborers, who are listed by name; occupation, such as crop hands, domestics, tradesmen; and age.

List of taxable property on a printed form, with number of enslaved laborers and shares of stock for Nathaniel F. Cabell; also includes note about the death of his wife, Anne Blaws Cabell, age 50, at Liberty Hall, on February 20, 1862, of diphtheria; the death of an enslaved girl Lydia, age 12, of diphtheria, in March; and in August the death of a female colored infant Louisa, age 1 year.

Lists the enslaved laborers owned by each prior to the marriage.

Including items furnished to William Robertson and his family and crops delivered from "Bolling Hall" and "Bolling Island."

A total of 162 enslaved laborer, with "4 hirelings and one apprentice omitted and old Ben not my property"; enslaved laborers listed by name, sex, and age (oversize).

Enslaved laborers listed by name, sex, and age (oversize).

Enslaved laborer listed by name, sex, and age (oversize).