Deeds, plats, patents, and other legal papers concerning lands in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Henrico, and Powhatan Counties, several of which establish the chain of title to Edgehill. Deeds for land owned by the Randolph Family (Richard Randolph, Jr., Thomas Mann Randolph, Thomas Jefferson Randolph), the Eppes Family (Francis Eppes, Richard Eppes, and William Eppes), and the Nicholas Family (John Nicholas, George Nicholas, and Robert Carter Nicholas.) Jefferson items are more fully calendared under dates 6 June 1751 and 29 March 1762. [1]

Power of attorney, acknowledged before Henry Wood, Clerk. [2]

Deed for 3 acres of land in Goochland County. This deed was executed on the same day as one from Randolph to Jefferson, the payment in the latter being "Henry Wetherburn's biggest bowl of Arrack punch". [3]

Marriage bond for £50 signed by Peter Jefferson and countersigned by Arthur Hopkins, void if there be lawful cause to obstruct Jefferson's marriage with Jane Randolph. [4]

Original map of the Virginia-North Carolina boundary to show the extension of William Byrd's survey of 1728 from Peter's Creek to Steep Rock Creek, as surveyed in 1749 by Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson.
The legend, and presumably the entire drawing, is in the hand of Peter Jefferson. No other original map of the line of 1749 is known, but a "tracing" (preliminary draft?) of this boundary line, with an almost identical legend but in a different hand, is owned by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington, D. C. (E. G. Swem, Maps Relating to Virginia . . . p. 58). [6]

Two plats of same date for 11,777 and 1,790 acres of land on branches of Black Water, and on Tomahawk and Rock Castle creeks, respectively, of Black Water, a tributary of the Fluvanna (James) River in Albemarle (later Bedford) County, Va. Both surveyed for Thomas Ballow, William Dawson, Joshua Fry, Peter Jefferson, Charles Lynch, and Thomas Turpin. Indicate lands owned by Blankenship, Chetwood, Samuel Cobbs, Jr., Nicholas Davies, John Dawson, Francis Galloway, James, Hardwick, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Meriwether, Rev. Mr. Stith, Richard Tullos, G. Walton, and John Wayles. First plat attested by Daniel Smith, Albemarle County Surveyor; second amended by T. J. with notes on sequence of titles. [7], N-255, N-269

Indicates lots belonging to T. J. [8]

Consent for the marriage of Daniel Scott to Anna Randolph, daughter of Isham Randolph. Peter Jefferson was her nearest male relative. Witnessed by Richard Amis, Elizabeth LeVillian, and John Woodson. [9]

Provides for division of his home property and farms in Albemarle County (on the Rivanna and Hardware rivers), land on the Mississippi River, slaves, and money among his wife, Jane; his daughters, Jane, Elizabeth Martha and Lucy; and his sons, Thomas and Randolph. Thomas is to receive a portion of the slaves, his choice of the lands, and the residue of the estate Executors named are Peter Randolph, Thomas Turpin, John Nicholas, Dr. Thomas Walker, and John Harvie. [10]

The bottom half of an account book page, possibly listing taxes, notes that sums for Alexander Mackie, Edward Carter and Samuel Spencer, were paid by Peter Jefferson.

Lists books, furniture, personal effects, plantation equipment, slaves, and livestock, valued at more than £2400, on Peter Jefferson's property lying on the Rivanna River and its branches; appraisal made by Charles Lewis, Jr., John Henderson, and Thomas Smith. [11]

Royal grant, issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, of 380 acres in Albemarle County (later Bedford) on the branches of Tomahawk Creek and Blackwater, adjoining the Rev. Mr. Stith's land. [12]

John Harvie's accounts for family and planation expenses totaling £1489, account for tobacco crops, and an account with the Surveyor's Office of Albemarle County totaling £351. [13]

Words and translation of "Ohne Lieb und ohne Wein" and "Falle doch auf Doris Augenlieder", music by Mr. Fleischer of Brunswick. A painfully literal translation, probably a student exercise at James Maury's or William and Mary. [14]

Survey of the Manor of Greenway Court, a tract of 8840 acres in Frederick County granted to Martin by Thomas Lord Fairfax, made in connection with the lawsuit of Thomas B. Martin vs. Peter Wolf, defendant in an ejection suit. (Perhaps used after 1762 in an early case, not listed in T. J.'s Case Book.) [15]

Lists his misfortunes: his pocketbook, silk garters and new minuets eaten by rats; his watch and Rebecca Burwell's picture ruined by water. Her image prevents his getting to old Coke. Asks news of deaths, courtships, marriages. Greetings to Alice Corbin, Rebecca Burwell, and "Sukey" Potter. Is now near Shadwell. [16]

Royal grant, issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, of 950 acres in Albemarle County in the fork of the Rivanna River. Mentions Cunningham's tract, John Webb, Richard Perkins. [17]

Copy of surveyor's courses in deed for 380-acre tract in Albemarle (later Bedford) County. [18]

Regarding "Belinda" (Rebecca Burwell Ambler)

Notes on legal cases and fees including one for William Byrd; proposed and completed activities; purchases; subscriptions received for the Virginia Gazette and the Gentlemen's Magazine; Greek and Latin phrases; house specifications (Monticello?); wine cellar contents; canal measurements; clavichord specifications; and the Virginia Almanack for 1770 annotated with court and General Assembly sessions.

I. 23 pages, 1767 August 19-1770 June 30, T. J.'s personal accounts in his hand. II. 26 pages, 1786-1792 June 21: "The Est. of Thomas Jefferson Esqr. in Account with Nicholas Lewis" in unidentified hand. III. 68 pages, 1783-1791, accounts of various persons with T. J.'s estate in unidentified hand, with 1 page of Martha Carr's account in T. J.'s hand. IV. fragment (p. 659) in T. J.'s hand. V. 3 pages, "Alphabet to all accounts from J. Key's superintendence to Mr. Lewis's inclusive," in T. J.'s hand. VI. 1 page, "Alphabet to the Merchant's accounts" in T. J.'s hand. VII. 10 pages, 1794-1797, accounts for the "Nailery" in unidentified hand. VIII. Other later accounts and sketches by members of the Randolph family. [2341-a]

Legal studies of Phillip Turpin. Building of Monticello. Will visit Turpin on way to Williamsburg. [2342]

Advice, in a case shared with John Blair, on land surveys, patents, and claims. Mentions Mr. Benson, Mr. Green, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Sevear (Sevier?), Mr. and Mrs. James Wood, and Colonel Wood. [19]

Recorded 5 May 1770 by Ben Waller, Clerk. Witnessed by Robert Carter Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton, and James Mercer. Bruce Family Manuscripts.
Deed, Harrison to Coles, conveying 1020 acres of land on the Dan River (the Berry Hill tract), formerly the property of William Byrd and sold to Richard Bland 16 April 1751. Drafted by Jefferson. [20]

Draft of preliminary report on parliamentary rules and procedures.

Front elevation showing double porches; first floor plan. [2343; N-46]

Lists Garner's, McDowell's, Stribling's Spring, Crawford, Laporte, Mrs. Berry's, Hodge's, Bell's, Kincaid's, Lange's, Harnest's at Panther Gap, Cloverdale, Bratton's, Williams's Spring, Scotchtown, Fawcet's, Shaw's, McLung's, and Dry Branch Gap. [2344]

Lists McLung, Shaw's, Fawcet's, Scotchtown, Cloverdale, Lange, [Kincaid's?], Hodges, McDowell, Staunton, Waynesboro, Morrison's, Yancey, Hardings, Wood's. [2345]

Lists furnishings for Monticello, some to be gotten from Phillip Mazzei. Cost of Shadwell locks. Prices at mill. Bricks needed to complete Monticello. [2346]

re: legal advice

re: some law books Turpin has for sale and offering to purchase "Hawkins's pleas of the crown." [William Hawkins, 1673-1746, Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown.] He also mentions his lack of free time because of his attendance at the Albemarle court. [ADD]

Advice on choice of books; defense of fiction. Sends greetings to Wintipock. [22]

Request for further information on the case of Matthew MacVee vs. James Wilson and William Orange (case 508). Refers to drawing of bill in case of Henry Brown vs. William Tucker et al., for money due Brown for slave hired by Tucker, for which Tucker's vessel was attached (case 548). [23]

Study for final elevation of the first version. [2347; N-47]

Encloses copy of Dickie's bill against Cabell-Requests Cabell's statement regarding the boundary dispute. [24]

Inscriptions for tomb, foot of grave, and upper part of stone. Quotes David Mallet's Excursion and Ossian's Temora. Mentions Charlottesville, Va., John and Jane Carr of Louisa County, Martha Jefferson, Peter and Jane Jefferson, and T. J. [2348]

Verdict of the special jury in a dispute regarding land on the James River. Signed by Ben. Waller, Clerk of the General Court. References to John Farrar, Thomas Farrar, John Sutton Farrar, Thomas Lygon, and Mr. Turpin. [25]

Albemarle County land to be purchased by T. J. (This land, 483 acres on Montalto adjacent to Monticello, bought by T. J. in 1777 for £190.) [2350]

marginal notes in copies of Le vrai sens du systeme de la nature posthume by Helvetius (Londres, 1774) and Systeme de la nature by Paul Henry Thiry, baron d'Holbach (Londres, 1771)

Discusses the battle of Charlestown [Bunker Hill] and says it is "certain that the regulars have had between 12 & 1400 killed and wounded" and that British Major John Pitcairn "is among the slain, at which every body rejoices, as he was the commanding officer at Lexington[,] was the first who fired his own piece there & gave the command to fire." He mentions that "New Englanders are fitting out light vessels of war" and are "now intent on burning Boston as a hive which gives cover to regulars." He discusses the lack of gunpowder and says that "nothing is wanting but salt petre [sic]."

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.

News of the battle of Bunker Hill has reached England. T. J. reports on British strategy. References to Sir Jeffery Amherst, Guy Carleton, Lord Dunmore, General Gage, Commodore Molyneux Shuldham, and William Tryon. [26]

Surrender of Chambly. Arms taken at Chambly to be used at St. John's, Montreal, and upper ports of St. Lawrence River. Arnold's success not known. Commotion in South Carolina. No news from Virginia. Mentions Mrs. William Byrd and Mrs. Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [2351]

Hopes Arnold is in possession of Quebec, since intercepted letters indicate a large British army will soon be sent. Has written to Patty to keep at a distance from the alarms of Lord Dunmore. [27]

[2352]

List of names appearing in Jefferson's account books for the years [1776-1778]. The account book itself (original in the Massachusetts Historical Society, microfilm in the Alderman Library) was written on blank pages of the Virginia Almanac for 1776-1778. [28]

A committee of five, consisting of Jefferson, Thomas Ludwell Lee, George Mason, Edmund Pendleton, and George Wythe, were appointed by the Virginia Convention of 1776 to draft a revision of the Virginia laws--the genesis of Jefferson's epochal work for religious and intellectual freedom. Lee died, Mason resigned, and the work was divided among the other three. Jefferson prepared the sections on common law and statutes to 4 James I; Wythe prepared the British statutes from that date to 1776; Pendleton worked on laws passed in Virginia. The index is in Jefferson's hand, the ordinances in several other hands, probably of clerks of the committee. Jefferson indexes 126 bills, 66 of which are included in this draft. The bills were printed by Dixon and Holt, Richmond, 1784. [29]

[2353, N-536]

On verso of letter, 1777 August 15 from Charles S. Lewis, Jr. May be related to N-496. [N-537]

Legal opinion on a much disputed will. Bequests of Neck of Land, Bull Run, and Shenandoah to Nathaniel Burwell, Carter B. Fontaine, Mr. Griffin, and daughter. [30]

Encloses record of tickets received by John Wayles. Col. William Byrd signed page, but account is inaccurate. [2354]

Deed for Elk Hill, a tract of land in Goochland County. Certification by Beverley Randolph and John Woodson that Anne Skipwith freely relinquishes her right of dower in this tract, November 1778. Witnessed by Henry Cox, Thomas Young, Henry Tuggle. [31]

Re T. J.'s notifying his relation, [Randolph?] Jefferson, of court order requiring latter to give security for costs in his suit against Reade's administrators, which order was obtained by Mr. Carrington. Notes on verso re Joyce Shifflet. [2355-a]

T. J. writes in support of exchanging Baron de Geisman, one of the Convention prisoners in Albemarle County, Va.

T. J. refers to Bland's recent letter to former Governor [Patrick] Henry forwarding an unspecified request from British General [William] Phillips, currently imprisoned with the British troops at the Barracks in Albemarle County, Va. He discusses the barbarities of Indian attacks upon settlers at the instigation of British General [Henry] Hamilton into whose conduct the Council [of State] will soon be inquiring, noting that there should be a respect for Hamilton's "honorable bravery" in opposition to the "cruel & cowardly warfare of the savage, whose object in war is to extinguish human nature." He informs Bland that the militia under his command should be discharged, repeats Colonel [William] Finnie's instructions on applying for clothes for Bland's regiment of guards and horse, and authorizes him to put the guards and horse under his command together on the same payroll as both are part of the Continental Army.

Authorization to inspect and state the quantity and condition of all military stores in Virginia. [32]

As Tucker has interest in the American states and Bermuda, T. J. sends copies of resolution of Virginia Council regarding exchange of aid. T. J. covertly suggests if Bermuda will supply "Brobdinagian" bushels of salt, America will respond with Indian corn. Accompanying the letter are: 1779 June 21, ACT OF ASSEMBLY authorizing the trade of grain for salt. ADS signed by Archibald Blair, Clerk of Council (18th century copy). Also, 1780 September 26, CERTIFICATE by BENJAMIN POWELL, Williamsburg justice of the peace, declaring that Tucker received T. J.'s letter. [2358]

Recommendation for Rev. Charles Clay. [2359]

Commissions. Captains: Burnley, Purvis, Porter, Burton, White, Herndon. Lieutenants: Slaughter, Taylor, Paulett, Pettus. Ensigns: Winston, Slaughter, Paulet. Has no provisions, but Board of War may help. [2360]

Officer for Western Battalion to be commissioned. To proceed with first half of battalion to Albemarle; Crockett to follow with remainder. Mentions Sampson Mathews in Augusta and auditors in Virginia. [2361]

Transmitting a petition from Alexander Dick to the Governor and Council of Virginia requesting a commission as major in the Marines. [33]

Alphabetical index to his Account Book for 1779-1782, which is owned by the Library of Congress. [34]

[2362]

Items secured from office of House of Burgesses, Peyton Randolph through R. Hickman, Richard Bland, Charles City Office, John Page of Rosewell, and Pervis. [2363]

Summer operations in the West. Clark has a choice between an expedition against Detroit or a war against the Indians. The Shawnees, Mingoes, Munnies, and Wyandottes should be exterminated or moved beyond the lakes or the Illinois River. Major Slaughter's men will complete Clark's battalion Proposed chain of posts on the Ohio at the mouth of the Fishinger, the Little Kanawha, Great Kanawha, Great Salt Cut, Scioto, and Kentucky, which will connect Pittsburgh and the falls of the Ohio, or possibly the mouth of the Ohio. [35]

Forwards letter from France. Asks instructions regarding sending of Parliamentary Register containing correspondence of Sir William Howe and John Burgoyne. Pensacola and St. Augustine taken by the Spaniards. Enemy attack not imminent. [36]

Nine and one half acres, an island in Fluvanna River, Albemarle County. [2364]

In the hand of C. H. Moseley, Jr. John James, Jr., and Adam Lovitt's bond to Thomas Jefferson, Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, void if due cause is found why James cannot marry Seabrook Woodhouse. [37]

Orders wine. [2365]

Land grant of 1,000 acres in Kentucky County, "near the Falls of Ohio."

Grant for 400 acres of land in Louisa and Albemarle counties; land forfeited by Nicholas Oliver on failure to pay quitrents on said land.[ 38]

Regarding requisitions of money, supplies, and troops from Virginia by the Continental Congress. [39]

Requesting certificates for the number of arms carried by his regiment at the time it entered the Continental service. Certificate needed for settling of accounts between Virginia and Congress. [40]

A form letter, forwards a patriotic proposition sent to Martha Washington, by "our sisters of Pennsylvania," and asks the recipient to circulate it.

Patent for 1773 acres in Augusta County. [41]

50 acres in Augusta County. [2366]

400 acres in Augusta County.

209 acres in Albemarle County.

Commission, appointing Latané a lieutenant in the Essex County militia. [42]

Discusses the issuing of clothes for the guards assigned to the Convention Army and explains the new regulations regarding such issues.

Funds in Old Continental and State currency received of Mr. Lewis from Mary Lewis' collection in Albemarle for donation to soldiers. [2368]

Commissions for James Kerr, Bennett Henderson, John Pipen, William Hughes, Jonathan Key, Joshua Fry, and Henry Burke

Letter, 22 November , from Thomas Nelson at Richneck, enclosing note from Newport's news point, indicates that enemy ships are standing for Capes. Must reinforce Southern army to overcome Cornwallis' expected move on Camden. [2369]

French forces in Chesapeake Bay at Hampton Roads near Hampton and Yorktown. Burwell's ferry and West Point to Jamestown should be defended. Mentions Cumberland, Pamunkey River, King and Queen Court House, Hoods, Portopotank and Mattaponi. [2370]

Transmitting his official thanks to the militia and their officers. [43]

This may be an early version of Jefferson's design for the President's House, Washington. [N-281]

[N-282]

Concerning taxes necessary for the support of paper currency issues (in Virginia?) for the years 1778-1784. [44]

Militia to rendezvous at Petersburg to repel British troops. Invasion Law. [2373]

British troops have retired down James River. German prisoners to return to barracks in Albemarle. [2373-a]

Jefferson sends the monetary requisition and available medicine. He informs Steuben that the council has honored his request for an aide who knows the Virginia militia by appointing John Walker and mentions that most of General George Weedon's militia on their way to join General Thomas Nelson were scheduled for discharge.

Enlistments to guard German prisoners in Albemarle must be extended. Mr. Brown has money for maintenance of Germans. [2373-b]

Cornwallis, having been at Boyd's Ferry on the 14th, approaches. Convention troops must be removed. Prisoners from Cow-pens to be at Staunton. Troops to remain below the Blue Ridge. [2373-c]

Sends blank power of impressment for horses for Greene's dragoons; and discussing a plan to be submitted to Baron von Steuben for assigning regular army officers to militia companies and sending the released militia officers and surplus line officers to Greene for permanent dismissal or other assignment.

Weedon, Fredericksburg, Va., discusses the progress of assembling various units of Virginia militia to march to [Hanover?] Court House to receive further orders from the Baron [von Steuben?] and the need for additional boxes of ammunition.

Grant of 45 acres in Essex County, Va.

161 acres on Rivanna River. Mentions John Shiflet, Stephen Phillips, Baptist Road, Ivy Creek, Samuel Ray, Alexander Markie, and Joseph Burnett. [2374]

Asks that militiamen be relieved for corn planting. [2375]

Asks recipients to act on Congress' plan for settlement of Col. Wood's account. Encloses resolution (not present) of Va. Council of State requesting that action. [2375-a]

Weedon discusses the failure of his plan to protect the lower Virginia counties and Newport News from British vessels on the James River. According to news received from Captain William Davenport, Captain Chandler of the Patriot disobeyed orders of Weedon's to patrol the area only, and engaged the British instead, losing his ship and crew.

Mr. Whitlock found him with Militia by Potomac River. Skirmished with British who now go to Alexandria. British advance on tobacco stores on Yeocomico River. [2376]

Grant for 111 acres of land on the east side of Buck Island Creek, a tributary of the Rivanna River, south of Monticello in Albemarle County.

Stores wanted for the militia of Westmoreland. News of Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, and General Phillips. [45]

Appointing him ensign in the Virginia militia. [46]

Joint commission of Joseph Moore, Charles Allen, Richard Foster, Joseph Parks, William Wooton, and Richard Winn, as justices of the peace for Prince Edward County. [47]

Apprehension of French deserters for the Marquis de Lafayette. [48]

Introducing Col. James Monroe, who is resuming his studies in Europe. Prospects for capturing Cornwallis, recovering Georgia and South Carolina. Mentions Princeton, N. J., and Charleston, S. C. [49]

These notes, copied from manuscript journals no longer in existence, begin with the articles of agreement of Governor Sir William Berkeley and his Council with the Commissioners of the Commonwealth of England, 12 March 1651. They end abruptly six pages later, the remainder of the leather-bound volume being blank. It is presumed that they were made in connection with Query XIII (on Virginia's Constitution) of the Notes on the State of Virginia. It is possible, however, that the extracts date from 1774; precedents from the Commonwealth period are cited in A Summary View of the Rights of British America. [50]

Deed for 120 acres of land in Goochland County. Commission, signed by G. Payne, to John Hopkins, William Holman, and Nathaniel Mason, Justices of the Peace, to determine whether Sally Smith freely relinquishes her dower rights in said land, 12 March, and the report by John Hopkins and William Holman 12 April, 1782. Witnessed by Robert Lewis, Henry Macklim, and Charles Smith. [51]

No beer by Jupiter since brewer is visiting wife. Col. Cary appreciates pecan trees; Mr. Carter raising rabbits at Shirley. Regrets fire. Mentions Mrs. Jefferson and Mr. Tucker. [2378]

Will does not protect Mrs. Wayland, who must claim legal rights. Cites Garbland vs. Mayot 2 Vernon 105, Cook vs. Cook ibid. 545, Bateman vs. Roach 9 Modern Cases in Law and Equity 104, and Coleman vs. Seymour 1 Vesey 209. [2379]

Jefferson writes to Harrison concerning a debt to Mr. Nathan contracted by Jefferson on public business, and inquires specifically if the state would assume the defense in case of a suit.

Sentiment on death and eternal separation. [2380]

Mentions John Wayles. With construction directions. Quotes Iliad. [2381]

Translation of note in unidentified hand. Sketch for monument. [2382], [N-538]

Will leave Col. Wood's sword with James Madison when he goes to Europe. [2383-a]

Possibility of forming a company with Gov. [Abner] Nash to speculate in land between the Cherokee and Mississippi Rivers. If Jefferson goes to France, the responsibility would fall on Mr. Lewis and on Eppes. Determined to keep clear of anything that might make private interests interfere with public duties. [52]

Deed for 50 acres of land in Goochland County. Witnesses: Charles Kerr Nancy Scott Jefferson, Peter Carr. Recorded 19 May 1783 by G. Payne Clerk of Goochland County. [53]

[N-506], [2384]

Jefferson replies to the notice of an appointment by Zane and hopes Zane will send him British news.

Turpin's medical studies in Great Britain and Paris, service in Royal Navy, efforts to join American forces. Mentions Cowpens, Charleston, Fort Washington, London, Long Island, New York, Staten Island; Benedict Arnold, Sir Guy Carleton, Lord Cornwallis, Mr. Griffin, Governor Nelson, the Utaws, George Washington; Acts of Virginia Assembly, Foster's Crown Law, Governor's Proclamation, Manuscript Records of Congress. [2385]

Advice concerning his education and conduct. Respect due to Mr. and Mrs. [Matthew] Maury. Recommends he make the acquaintance of James Madison. [54]

News of Patsy (Martha) and Polly (Maria) Jefferson and Elizabeth Eppes. Price of tobacco. Richard Randolph's account with Mr. Wayles' estate. [Matthew] Maury has removed his school from Orange to Williamsburg. Mentions Peter Carr and John Wayles Eppes. [55]

Grammar school in Albemarle. Dr. Witherspoon at Princeton and Irish persons at Philadelphia know of no available teachers. Seeking one in Scotland. Expects war in Europe. Mentions Turkey, France, Prussia, Great Britain, Ireland, Holland. Congress not yet assembled. [2386]

Nine codes are included. Most of these are simple substitution ciphers, numerals being substituted for words or syllables. Two are more complicated; one is developed from a column arrangement of the Lord's Prayer; another is a dictionary cipher involving the use of a French-English pocket dictionary. One of the number codes in Jefferson's hand has a note, "frequently throw in numbers higher than 1545, which meaning nothing will serve to perplex." Some codes are endorsed with names of users, Robert R. Livingston, J. M. [James Madison?], Thomas Jefferson, Edmund Randolph, Edmund Pendleton. [56]

Wine ledger sheet and "list of sundry memorandoms" itemizing the sale of table cloths and loaf sugar to T. J. [57]

Settlement of T. J.'s bond (to Walker?) by an order on Alexander McDonald of Richmond. [58]

Ratification of French treaty. Difficulties involved in gaining the necessary vote of nine states on important business. Russo-Turkish relations. Possibility of new attack on the U. S. by Great Britain. [59]

Notes on household accounts in T. J.'s hand.

Russo-Turkish relations. Cool reception of John Adams and John Jay in London. [60]

Visited Bear Castle with Peter Carr and saw Mr. Overton. Mr. Stuart told Mr. Bolling that Mr. Short had found school for Peter. Mr. Short wrote from Monticello that Mr. Key should send him to Liberty Hall, Rockbridge County. Mr. Wilton at Eppington. Health of Nancy at Fairfields, Lucy, Martha, and Mr. Bolling. Jenny Cary has daughter. [2387]

Jefferson has been appointed to the European commercial treaty committee and wishes Short to join him in Philadelphia. If Short decides to come he is to bring one of Jefferson's servants with him.

Death of Lucy Jefferson and Lucy Eppes, both from whooping cough. Polly Jefferson and Bolling Eppes both ill. Regards to Patsy. [61]

Autograph inscription in presentation copy of Notes on the State of Virginia , Paris, 1784-85. Warns against publication. [62]

Inscription in a presentation copy of Notes on the State of Virginia (French edition). Asks that he guard against its publication. [63]

Inscription in a presentation copy of Notes on the State of Virginia (French edition). Asks that he guard against its publication. [64]

Bill for clothing for Jefferson and his daughters. [65]

Report on his education with Matthew Maury and his brother Dabney's education with Smith at Prince Edward Academy. References to [Bishop] James Madison and the College of William and Mary. [66]

Martha's health. Nancy's package. Mr. Bolling did not see Col. LeMaire; Mrs. Eppes did. Health of Maria and Dabney Carr. Peter with James Maury, as James Madison wished. Mr. and Mrs. Bolling to go to Chesterfield. Tom Bolling and Mary Bolling Lewis of Fairfields dead. [2388]

Years in France. [2389]

Mr. Adams carried earlier letter. Emperor in Italy. Dutch agents in Vienna. Constantinople troops refuse to use European arms. No news of Mr. Lamb. No progress in Barbary proceedings. Diplomatic cipher code message. [2390]

Mazzei brought letter. Condolence to Thomas and Mary J. Bolling. Maria to come. Letter from Peter Carr at Williamsburg. Books from London. Mr. Maury praises him. Dabney Carr's position. Samuel Carr's health. Martha well, speaking French. David Humphries, Mr. Short, T. J. do not speak French so well. Will send silk for Anna Scott Jefferson. James Madison to forward letters. No news of Eppington. [2391]

The Emperor hurt by German Confederation. Need to reestablish trade with England. Recommends Mr. Barclay be sent to treat with the Barbary States. Necessity for minister to Portugal. Appointment of William Short as his private secretary. Pleasure with Land Ordinance of 1785. Adoption of the dollar as the U. S. monetary unit. Importance of a favorable reception for Benjamin Franklin in the U. S. Reference to John Adams and Colonel Humphreys. [67]

Letters to Francis and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes not answered. Jacques LeMaire, who wrote from Richmond about Maria, carried letters. Daniel and Theodorick Fitzhugh bring seeds. Daniel Fitzhugh to see Eppes in Richmond. Wants Maria sent. Nurses, ships, and voyages. Isabel would be a good nurse, or a young lady going to France or England. Nurse need come only to Havre, l'Orient, or Nantes. Martha's French better than that of David Humphries, William Short, or T. J. Emperor and Dutch settled quarrel. Possible trouble with Turks. Mentions Horsdu-monde, James Hemings. [2392]

Daniel and Theodorick Fitzhugh stayed longer than expected. Dr. Currie reports Maria and all are well. Maria's trip to France. Mr. Fitzhugh brings seeds. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Skipwith and Maria. [2393]

Books from Henley. Mentions Mr. Bradford and Mr. Gwatkin. Williamsburg fire. William and Mary College's altered curriculum. Mentions George Wythe and professors James McClung and Charles Bellini. [2393-a]

In unidentified hand.

Travel in France. [2394]

In France, perhaps for U.S. ministry. [2397]

Notes in T. J.'s hand with notes in an unidentified hand on the verso.

Third person letter to Hartley, Minister Plenipotentiary from Great Britain, mentioning the Virginia Resolutions of 19 May 1784.

Accounts of small sums owed the blacksmith shop for each year from 1785 through 1793 contain names of 80 local residents including James Monroe, Thomas Mann Randolph, Edward Carter, Bennett Henderson, and Nicholas Lewis. Several are initialled "G," possibly George, the slave in charge of the shop.

Replies to questions propounded by the editor of the Encyclopédie Politique. Degree to which Congress or the state legislatures regulate foreign commerce. Reasons why Rhode Island opposes federal regulation, and possible solutions of the problem. Economic character of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Right of the Union to compel one state to obedience. Coercion by naval force less dangerous. Comparison of American government with European forms. [68]

Will ask Martha to contact aunt. Mr. Short well. Greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Skipwith and Mrs. Eppes. [2466]

Bill for clothing. [69]

Specifications for a tool chest. [2397-a]

Bill for clothing. [69]

Bill for scientific apparatus and mathematics instruments. [70]

Bill for repairing ivory chessmen. [71]

Bill for clothing. [69]

Lodging at Mrs. Connor's. [2398]

Health of T. J., Mrs. Skipwith, Peter Carr with Mr. Maury, Dabney Carr, Jenny Carr. Samuel Carr not seen. Bolling family at Fairfields. Has Bernard Moore settled bond for Dabney Carr's law books? Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, Eppington, Monticello, Williamsburg. [2399]

Jefferson sends a letter of introduction for Madame de Gregoire whose family claimed land in Maine under a grant from the French crown when it held the province of Arcadia.

Claims against the John Wayles estate by Farrell & Jones, Mr. Cary, Mrs. Nick, Kippen & Co., and T. J. himself. Regrets Polly was not sent to him. Thanks for gift of anchovies and claret. Mentions Martha Jefferson and Elizabeth Eppes. [72]

T. J. tells his daughter what time he will call for her.

T. J. asks her to obtain permission to come to dinner.

Cramp in hand prevents a long letter. He has cleared up her misunderstanding with Madame de Corny. Greetings to her husband. [73]

His letters too full of pure affection to go by the public post. Hopes to see her again. Must trust this to the post-office, but will disguise his seal and superscription. [74]

Reason she has not received his letters. Wishes he were with her. Hopes she is coming to Paris. Possibility of her drawing Natural Bridge and the Peaks of Otter. Thanks for a gift of songs she has composed. [75]

Course of study under George Wythe and others. News of his brothers Dabney and Samuel. References to Charles Bellini, Maria Jefferson, and [Bishop] James Madison. [76]

Purchased tea tray. [2402]

Purchased butter boats, pudding dish. [2403]

Purchased calico. [2404]

Purchased sword chains. [2405]

Purchased coffee urn. [2406]

Purchased coffee jar. [2407]

Purchased stewing dish and top. [2408]

Purchased silver cross. [2409]

Purchased small silver cross. [2410]

Purchased bit. [2411]

Purchased silver candlestick. [2412]

Letter from Gibraltar. Trouble in Morocco. Writes to Mrs. Barclay at Richmond. Goes to Philadelphia, hoping to find a letter from Mr. Barclay. [2414]

[2414-a]

Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. cut chip while visiting Stratford-on-Avon, England. [2415]

List of vegetables and flowers with proper times for sowing, in French with English translations. [77]

Mr. Madison, now member of Congress, has not forwarded all letters. Maria well, does not want to go to France. Isabel may not go. Health of Peter Carr, Nancy, and Bolling and Charles Lewis families. Jenny Cary says French Consul at Williamsburg may go next summer. Mr. Smith commends Dabney. Samuel Carr not seen. Mrs. Eppes could not bring Maria to Monticello. Inquires after Martha. Mentions Eppington and Wilson Nicholas. [2416]

Jefferson writes to Michel Guillaume St. John de Crevecoeur and claims that Jersey farmers were the first to rediscover the Greek craft of bending a young sapling to form the circumference of a wheel. He quotes a passage from Homer on the method and reports that Benjamin Franklin aided the British patent holder in doing it with seasoned wood.

Mr. Madison to bring letters, including one for Peter Carr. Maria at Eppington. Health of Mr. Randolph of Dungeness, his eldest son in Scotland, and Jenny Cary. Mrs. Marshall, née Ambler, insane. Mrs. Page of Rosewell and Mrs. Nicholas dead. [2417]

Appointment of members to the Constitutional Convention. Growth of monarchist strength. Recommends a federal government with supreme power. Change in the principle of representation. [78]

Shipment of cones, holly, cedar berries, and myrtle berries. Tobacco at Monticello and Bedford. Colonel Lewis has the whole management of Jefferson's affairs. Polly will go to France with the French consul and his wife. Claret has arrived. Mentions Mr. Beall of Williamsburg and Mr. Bondfield. [79]

Instructions regarding her responsibilities for her sister Maria. [80]

Requests payment of T. J.'s account, April 18-May, 1786

Maria Jefferson about to sail to France. Report on his studies at William and Mary under George Wythe; Wythe's religious views. Samuel and Dabney Carr's education. Wishes to "get the polish of Europe". Mentions Martha Jefferson and Matthew Maury. [81]

Maria going to France. Sad to leave Eppington and Mrs. Eppes. Saw Sam Carr. Servant murdered baby of Mr. Stannard who married daughter of Ned Carter. Nancy well. Lucy Randolph married Frenchman. [2418]

Madame de Traubenheim says Martha unwell. Maria in England. [2419]

Description of trip to Italy, mentioning Turin, Milan, Genoa, Nice, Col de Tende, Chateau de Saorgis. Wishes she would come to Paris. [82]

Will ride with Martha and Miss Annesley. [2421]

He does not deserve a long letter. Discusses his trip through Italy, mentioning Turin, Genoa, Milan. She has finally met Madame de Corny. Letters and a parcel for the Duchess of Kingston. [83]

Dabney Carr estate unpaid for Bernard Moore's purchase of Dabney Carr's books. Favorable accounts of her sons, Peter, Samuel, and Dabney Carr, received from George Wythe and [Bishop] James Madison. References to Nicholas Lewis, Martha Jefferson, Maria Jefferson, Lucy Carr, and Nancy Carr. [84]

Dabney Carr estate unpaid for Bernard Moore's purchase of Dabney Carr's books. Favorable accounts of her sons, Peter, Samuel, and Dabney Carr, received from George Wythe and [Bishop] James Madison. References to Nicholas Lewis, Martha Jefferson, Maria Jefferson, Lucy Carr, and Nancy Carr. Wants report on Monticello fruit trees. Maria's trip to Paris. [84], [2422], [2425]

T. J. comments on the memorial Churchman sent regarding "a table of variations of the needle for all different meridians whatever," to be applied during a voyage between America and Europe; expresses difficulties that would occur; discusses the need to address questions raised by the French Academy of Science; and ending with, "I shall be happy that our country may have the honour of furnishing the old world what it has so long sought in vain." Jefferson may be referring for the work Churchman eventually published in Philadelphia in 1790: An explanation of the magnetic atlas, or variationchart, hereto annexed, projected on a plan entirely new, by which the magnetic variation on any part of the globe may be precisely determined.

Advice on religion and on travel in Europe. [85]

Need for powerful federal government in foreign affairs. [86]

Concerning the Constitutional Convention. Predicts federal sovereignty in foreign affairs and in matters relative to all the states, means of enforcement for the national government, separation of powers. [87]

Describes education system in use in his academy. [88]

Observations on the Constitutional Convention. Federal government to operate on individuals not on the states. Division of power between executive and legislative branches, and between Federal and State governments. Adjustment of interests of large and small states. Sectional interests. Extensive discussion of precedents and questions involved in these matters. Reasons why only three Virginia names are subscribed to the Constitution. Discussion of public opinion of the Constitution, state by state. References to Samuel Chase, Patrick Henry, James Innes, Arthur Lee, Richard Henry Lee, James McClurg, John Marshall, George Mason, James Mercer, William Paca, Mann Page, Edmund Pendleton, George Washington, and George Wythe. [89]

Peter Carr to carry letter to Mr. Madison. Maria's trip. Judgment against Bernard Moore. Trip to Buck Island. Criticizes Hastings Marks. Jack Carr says Marks and Hudson Martin to go to Kentucky. Sold cook, Lewis. Archibald Cary died. Health of Cary's son Arche, and of Peter and Dabney Carr. Mrs. Bolling's son died. Polly Cary married Mr. Peachy. Letter for Martha. [2423]

Dinner invitations for Messrs. d'Hancarville, St. André, Niemscevicz, and Count Btocki. Wishes she had seen more of Jefferson while in Paris. [91]

Education at William and Mary interrupted by lack of funds. Need for Spanish dictionary. Requests advice on matters of importance in his life. News of Sam and Dabney Carr. References to Mr. Elder, Martha and Maria Jefferson [Bishop] James Madison, and George Wythe. [90]

Copy used by Jefferson, containing his manuscript additions, revisions, maps, and plates. Bound into this book are eleven letters of Edward D. Ingraham of Philadelphia and John Spear Smith, 1845-1847, dealing with a proposed publication of the Notes from this copy, then owned by Smith. No edition of the Notes having appeared between 1847 and 1853, it can be assumed that Smith's work was either not published or was published by J. W. Randolph in 1853 without mention of Smith's editorial work. [92]

[2426]

Thanks for news of Polly Jefferson. Mentions Martha Jefferson, Martha Jefferson Carr, and Anna Jefferson Marks. [93]

Pain of parting. Illness of M. de Corny. Arrival of Mrs. Church. Wishes she had fewer friends and servants so he might have more time alone with her. [94]

Has not written because he could find no private conveyance. Choice of a tea vase in which Mrs. Church and Mr. Turnbull have helped. Compliments to Mr. Cosway. [95]

Warren Hastings' trial. Ratification of the Constitution. Lack of religious toleration for Protestants in France. (The printed copies address the letter to William Edward Rutledge; however, Jefferson's "Epistolary Record" refers to the letter as to John Rutledge, Jr.) [96]

Hopes for ratification of Constitution with amendment of its defects. [97]

Virginia's opposition to ratification of the Constitution will produce beneficial amendments. Bill of Rights. [98]

Mentions Madame de Corny, "Kitty" [Catharine Church] and the girls and invites Mrs. Church to Monticello. Compares the beauty and charm of America to Europe. Affectionate and complimentary.

Course of study at William and Mary. Books received from John Paradise, but not from T. J. Mentions George Wythe. [99]

Reasons he has not written. Prefers the paintings of Van der Werff and Carlo Dolce to Rubens. Trip to Dusseldorff, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Mentions Laurence Sterne, Princess Lubomirski, and M. de Simoulin. [100]

Angry that he does not write more often. Suggests he come to England. Mentions John Trumbull, William Short, Mme. Palivae de Corny, Luigi Marchesi, Richard Cosway. [101]

Jefferson writes regarding a bill to be paid to the company.

The Constitution should be ratified with two amendments: a bill of rights and a law preventing re-election of the president. Confidence in Washington. What shall be done about Rhode Island? [102]

Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Two amendments needed: bill of rights and expunging the principle of necessary rotation in office. States should ratify first and amend later. [103]

Madame de Corney to take her to opera. Maria with T. J. [2427]

Writes note to him only because Mr. Trumbull knows a person who is going to see T. J.; charges that T. J. neglects her. [104]

Ratification of the Constitution by Massachusetts, South Carolina. Benjamin Barton has arrived. Mentions Colonel Smith. [105]

Wrote to Francis Eppes. Renting estates. European tobacco prices. Rent from Garth and Mousley in Bedford, and Hickman and Smith in Albemarle. Mr. Eppes to help sell Cumberland and Elkhill land to pay Jones and McCaul. Protection for slaves. Debts to Mr. Braxton, Dr. Walker, Mr. Smith, Donald Scott, Dr. Reid, Col. Bannister, Phripp and Bowden of Norfolk, Hierom Gaines, Frank Gaines, William Chisholm, Johnson, Watson and Orr, Robinson, Bennet, and Callaway. Mr. Donald will take note. Mentions Monticello and Virginia. Mrs. Lewis sent corn that surpasses Italian and French corns. Great George, Ursula, Betty Hemings, Martin, and Bob not to be hired out. [2428]

Ratification of the Constitution. New York is doubtful and Rhode Island against it. [106]

Begging a letter from him. M. St. Andre has asked for a letter for T. J. [107]

Congratulations on South Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. A bill of rights is necessary. Regrets abandonment of principle of rotation in office for the president and senators. [108]

Public triumph of her engraving of the "Hours." Request for a design for his visiting cards. [109]

"Cease to chide me . . . I am incapable of forgetting or neglecting you." [110]

Concerning the ratification of the Constitution by New Hampshire and New York. [111]

Advises that he learn Spanish. Advice on learning, health, and virtue. Mentions George Wythe. [112]

Paradise, of James City County, now of Paris, appoints Burwell of Carter's Grove to manage affairs and to pay debt to Edward Bancroft and William Anderson of London. Witnessed by T. J., William Short, and Phillip Mazzei. [2429]

Ratification of the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; abandonment of the principle of rotation in the Senate and presidency. [113]

Gratitude for the gift of the urn. Mentions the John Trumbull portrait of himself and his own friendship with [Maria] Cosway and Angelica Church. Refers to his plans to carry animals and plants back to America in the spring and requests that she meet him and his daughters in Havre, France. Mentions serving in Congress in 1775 with Philip John Schuyler. Relates that he left "Kitty" [Catharine Church] at the Chaussee d'Antin and consulted with Madame de Corny of the Convent.

Thanks for his compliments for her "Hours." She will work on his visiting card when she can. Jefferson's return to America. Plans trip to Italy. She now has a picture of T. J. Mentions Angelica Church, John Trumbull, Richard Cosway. [114]

Discusses plans to execute her commission for the volumes of the Antiquités d'Herculanum. Mentions "Kitty" [Catharine Church] and her writing in French and Madame de Corny and a mishap in her carriage. Refers to the question of the new Constitution and comments that "the tender breasts of ladies were not formed for political convulsion ...."

Design for his visiting card. Jefferson goes to America; she to Italy. Suggests she go by way of Col de Tende and see the castle of Saorgio. Would prefer her to come to U. S. with Mrs. Church and John Trumbull, to sketch Natural Bridge and Niagara Falls. [115]

Announcing the death of Charles III of Spain. [116]

Ratification of Constitution; Bill of Rights; re-eligibility of the president. [117]

Presenting Mrs. Hannah Cowley, the first female dramatic author in England. [118]

[2430]

Ratification of Constitution a proof that whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their government. [119]

Comments on severe winter. News of Princess Lubomirski, M. D'Hancarville, Mrs. Church. Mr. Trumbull, and Mr. Short. Mme. de Brehan disappointed with America's lack of simplicity. [120]

Mrs. Church's trip to America. Requests true account of French Revolution since English neswspapers are all biased. Hopes he has seen Mrs. Cowley. [121]

Leaves for America for six months. France a scene of tumult. Wishes she would join Mrs. Church in America. Discourse on the nature of their friendship. [122]

Recent illness. Reading and attending congressional debates in N Y. George Wythe's educational methods. Study of modern languages more useful than that of ancient ones. Spanish. Books in his father's library. References to Samuel and Dabney Carr, James Madison, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [123]

Denies proposing to Mr. Necker to sell American corn and flour to France, as understood by Monsieur de Mirabeau. Told John Jay that Necker favored such sale. Extract of letter published in American gazette. Wishes Lafayette to convey facts to French assembly. [2430-a]

Violence in the French Revolution. Introduces Gouverneur Morris. [124]

Acknowledges letter sent by Gouverneur Morris. Sends note by John Trumbull. [125]

Conspiracy against George III. Finds Mr. Morris very enjoyable. Asks about affairs in France. Introduces her brother. Mentions Mr. Trumbull. [126]

Reasons why he did not see more of her brother. Departure for America. [128]

Trip to America. Note from Mr. Milne of the cording and spinning operation of la Muette. No news of Mrs. Bingham. [2431]

Offering T. J. the post of Secretary of State. Suggests Roger Alden as Assistant Secretary. Papers in the care of John Jay and Henry Remsen. [130]

Leaves soon for America. Hopes to see her in Paris in April if matters are "tranquilized". [131]

Requesting an answer, when convenient, to his offer of the post of Secretary of State to T. J. [132]

Will accept the post of Secretary of State if Washington thinks best, but feels most suited to his present post as Minister to France. Possible commercial treaties with France. [133]

Jefferson requests the unidentified correspondent to convey an enclosed letter [not present] to Paris.

The complaint was brought in the Caroline County, Va., court by Francis Eppes, Henry Skipwith, and Thomas Jefferson, executors of John Wayles, against Thomas Lomax, for a debt of 184 pounds 10 shillings owed to Wayles.

Includes sketch. [2432, N-541]

Building in form of a Greek cross, with framing plan. (Probably a development of N-490.) See also N-537. [N-496]

Requests forwarding of letters to Colonel Lewis. James Brown will pay postage. [134]

Tobacco owed to the late Mr. M[?]. Mentions Nicholas Lewis, Mr. Coleman, and Mr. Ross. [135]

Protests survey by James Marks of the boundary between Randolph's Edgehill and John Harvie's property. [136]

Finances of Mr. and Mrs. John Paradise. Nathaniel Burwell's aid to them. Mentions Dr. Bancroft, Mr. Wilkinson. [2433]

Asking that he accept Dabney Carr as a student in his school. Prescribes course of study. Nicholas Lewis will pay expenses. Asks information regarding an edition of "septuagist" (Septuagint?). Respects to Mrs. Maury. [137]

Enclosing a letter. [138]

Refusing her offer of a bed. Future plans; visit to Buck Island. [139]

Details of the settlement of Peter Jefferson's estate, mentioning accounts of Kippen & Co., Dabney Carr, Sr., Alexander McCaul; expenses while a student at William and Mary and under George Wythe; payment of his sisters' portions; expenses of maintaining the family charged to the estate; division between Randolph and Thomas. John Harvie and John Nicholas, Sr., the other executors. [140]

Boundary dispute regarding land bought by Harvie from James Marks, bordering on property of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr., James Hickman, Martin Key, and William Watson. Anderson Bryan, the official surveyor. Map of the land in dispute. [141]

Encloses a letter to be read and posted. [incorrectly dated 1791] [142]

Encloses copy of his letter of 10 January to Dr. Thomas Walker concerning Peter Jefferson's estate. Confusion regarding board and clothing of his sisters, charged to the estate. [143]

Arrival of Mr. Madison. Confidence in Jefferson's ability to carry out important duties of Secretary of State. Public satisfaction with Jefferson's French ministry. No alteration likely in the commission from the United States to the Court of France. [144]

T. J. and Randolph Jefferson settled estate of Peter Jefferson with John Nicholas. Provisions for sisters, Anna Scott Jefferson, and lands. Cost of T. J.'s education, some owed to Thomas Walker. Accounts with Dabney Carr, Kippen and Company, John Walker, and Francis Walker. [2434]

Marriage of Martha Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Property settlements. Wedding plans. [145]

Settlement of account of Kippen & Co. against Peter Jefferson's estate. Mentions Thomas Walker, an executor, and Alexander McCaul. [146]

Tatham writes concerning maps, histories, and guidebooks of Virginia and the South which he has proposed writing and for which he is currently compiling material.

Conveying 1,000 acres of land in Bedford County, a portion of Poplar Forest, together with all its appurtenances, slaves (27 in all), and livestock, given to Martha upon her marriage to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Includes Jefferson's map of Poplar Forest. Mentions a similar conveyance of property in Henrico County, called Varina, from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr., to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [147]

[2435]

Largely fruit trees. [2436]

Unable to find any books, papers throwing light on Dabney Carr's transactions with Thomas Walker. Difficulties in procuring Coke on Littleton. References to Martha and Maria Jefferson and to James Minor. [148]

Hopes Lewis' health better. Mentions Mrs. Lewis. [226]

Wanted to visit Eppington, but must go to New York. Maria will stay with Mrs. Eppes. Maria's Spanish studies and Don Quixote. [2437]

Settlement of Peter Jefferson's estate. Mentions accounts and payments of R. (John?) Harvie, A. Donald and Alexander McCaul. [149]

Box of plants for the Comtesse de Tessé, for which William Short, U. S. Charge at Paris, will pay charges. [150]

Ship box of plants for the Comtesse de Tessé to M. Lamotte at le Havre or Mr. Coffin at Dunkerque. [151]

Purchase of a horse. Will go to New York by stage because of deep snow. Offers any services he can render in New York. [152]

Box of plants for Mme. la Comtesse de Tessé. Charge expenses to William Short, U. S. Chargé d'Affaires at Paris. [153]

Ship box of plants for the Comtesse de Tessé to M. Lamotte at le Havre or Mr. Coffin at Dunkerque. Recipient's copy of [151], above.

[2438]

Proof of payment to Dabney Carr's estate rests with Dr. Thomas Walker. List of law readings. References to Coke on Littleton, to James Monroe, and to Dabney Carr, Jr. [154]

News of Mrs. Trist and Miss Rittenhouse for Martha and Maria. [227]

Ordering set of porcelain from the Indies. [155]

Opposition to the Constitution has disappeared with the amendments; the "vaut-rien" Rhode Island will soon come over. [156]

Martha's marriage to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [157]

News of Mrs. Trist, Miss Rittenhouse, Mrs. Buchanan, and Miss Holliday. Difficulty in procuring a house in New York. Misses Martha and Maria. Admonishes her to cherish her husband. [158]

News of Mrs. Trist, Miss Rittenhouse, Mrs. Buchanan, and Miss Holliday. Difficulty in procuring a house in New York. Misses Martha and Maria. Admonishes her to cherish her husband. Copy of [158], above.

Acts of Congress on Western land claims of North Carolina and exportation of uninspected goods. [2439]

Official notification of his recall to be transmitted to the King and to M. de Montmarin. U. S. will repay its foreign debts, although the act of Congress may be too late to save the French court. Parts missing from officer's fusilss. Negotiation for captives in the line. Requests authentic data to supplement information in Leyden Gazette and lies in the British press. Mentions Jacques Necker. [159]

Requesting a letter. Asks about Don Quixote. Mentions Mr. Randolph, Francis, and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [160]

Requesting a letter. Asks about Don Quixote. Mentions Mr. Randolph, Francis, and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [2440]

Requesting a letter. Asks about Don Quixote. Mentions Mr. Randolph, Francis, and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [2440]

Letter from agent's wife regarding conditions at Bedford County (Poplar Forest) and Shadwell. Mr. Lewis' illness, measles among the slaves at Bedford prices of wheat and tobacco. Mentions Mr. Clark and Mr. Meriwether Sends ham, venison, and bacon. [21]

Introducing Mr. Horry, a nephew of General Pinckney. [161]

Introducing Mr. Horry. [162]

Trip to Richmond. Report on her reading and music. Reference to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [163]

Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Maria are not good correspondents. Encloses Fenno's Gazette which will henceforth copy news from the Leyden Gazette. Hopes the Randolphs will settle at Edgehill. [164]

Discussion of reading of Blackstone and Coke. Debates in the House of Representatives. References to Maria Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Martha Randolph. [165]

No news from Maria, Martha, or Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [2441]

Opinion, given as member of Washington's cabinet, on Georgia's right to grant lands to which the Indian claims have not yet been extinguished. [166]

Introduction for Judge James Wilson of federal Supreme Court who will be in Charlottesville on his circuit. Regards to Mrs. Lewis. [2441-a]

News of Martha and Maria. [167]

An account of her day. [168]

Plans to settle at Varina, and to buy small farm near Monticello. Illness due to sun stroke. Superiority of New England farmers to Virginia overseers. [169]

Jefferson sends copies of an act of Congress concerned with the Judicial Process [not present].

Accounts with Daniel Ross & Co. Has been served with a writ on account of the Prince of Wayles (sic) cargo. [170]

Is glad she is going to settle in Albemarle. Possibility of moving the government to Philadelphia. Recurrent headaches. Sailing party with the President. Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [171]

No clerkship available. Advises study of law in Albemarle where he can share the use of T. J.'s library with Peter Carr. Outline of course of reading. [172]

Introducing his relative, Garland Jefferson, for whom Jefferson is providing board, room, and the use of his law books. [173]

Introducing Garland Jefferson, his relative. [174]

Recurrent headaches. Introducing Garland Jefferson, who will share with him the use of Jefferson's books. Recommendations for his study of law. Possibility of Congress' moving to Baltimore. Money paid to Dr. Walker, on account of [Dabney Carr's?] estate. [175]

Headache. Appreciates Mrs. Eppes's care of Maria. House of Representatives to remove to Baltimore, but Senate may not concur, wishing to go instead to Philadelphia. New York climate. Mentions Francis Eppes. [2442]

Wants Maria's pudding when in Virginia. Foods, birds, maxims, and books. Headache. [2443]

Receipt of Mrs. Lewis' letter. Recurrent headaches. Enclosed grains of highland rice. Advises concentration on wheat rather than tobacco. Price of tobacco. Congress may remove to Baltimore or Philadelphia. Hams sent by Mrs. Lewis. [176]

Amendments to the Constitution. [177]

Apology to the Society of St. Patrick for not accepting their invitation. Possible sojourn in Philadelphia. [178]

Returning a letter (of introduction?) for which he expresses thanks. [179]

Discourse on integrity. [3127]

May move Maria to New York or Philadelphia when Congress moves. John Trumbull and paintings in Philadelphia. Letter from Mme. de Corny. Mentions Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Church, and Kitty Church. [2444]

May move Maria to New York or Philadelphia when Congress moves. John Trumbull and paintings in Philadelphia. Letter from Mme. de Corny. Mentions Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Church, and Kitty Church.

Enclosing, to the Governor of New York, a copy of the enabling act for establishing U. S. courts in the State of Rhode Island. [180]

Good price for wheat. French Revolution. French West Indies open for trade. Removal of government to Philadelphia. [186]

Spanish lessons, chickens, books, crops, weather, and family. [2445]

Reports on reading for law. Dabney has all needed books. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Patsy at Eppington. His mother ill. [181]

Thanks for T. J.'s patronage. Will soon leave Washington Henry Academy for law study in Albemarle. [182]

Sending the New York Governor copies of the 11. S. Census Act, the act respecting Rhode Island, and the act for the purchase of the District of Columbia. [183]

Advice on her attitude toward Gabriella Harvie, in the event that Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr., should marry Gabriella. Prospect of buying land near Edgehill from Mr. [John?] H[arvie?], with Colonel Monroe as intermediary. [184]

Aunt Skipwith recovering. Books: Barthélemy's Anacharsis and Gibbon's Roman Empire. Repairs to Monticello pianoforte. [2446]

Bob Hemings to take account of Tarquin to Fitzhugh on way to Fredericksburg. Tarquin lame. Unfavorable rate of exchange prevents drawing on Amsterdam bankers for Tarquin's price. Mentions packets. [2447]

Specifications for quarters for the State Department, to be rented from Mr. Leiper. [185]

Specifications for quarters for the State Department, to be rented from Mr. Leiper. [185]

Letters from Francis and her. Eppington to Richmond mail slow. Mentions Martha's maid. May establish Martha in Albemarle. Will consult with her about Maria at Monticello. [2449]

Maria owes him letters. Will see her and Francis and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes at Monticello. Mentions puddings and Spanish studies. [2448]

Randolph's recommendation of Mr. Thompson for consulship in the Canary Islands. T. J.'s attitude toward personal recommendations of this type. English undecided as to peace or war. Report on measures, weights, and coins. Declines membership in the Society of Edinburgh. Model of T. J.'s mouldboard plow. [187]

Superiority of the Constitution to the Articles of Confederation. [188]

Plans for return to Monticello in September. Arrangements for residence in Philadelphia. Model of mouldboard plow. Mentions David Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martin (slave), Mr. Fitzhugh, [James] Brown, Maria Jefferson. [189]

Plans for return to Monticello in September. Arrangements for residence in Philadelphia. Model of mouldboard plow. Mentions David Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martin (slave), Mr. Fitzhugh, [James] Brown, Maria Jefferson. [189]

Commission to Short, U. S. Chargé at Paris, to purchase forty bottles of champagne from M. Dorsey of Aij [Aix?], Champagne. Mentions a M. Cousin. [190]

Memorandum for the purchase of mahogany tables. Martha's marriage to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [191]

Visit to Rhode Island with President Washington. Plans for return to Monticello. Harness from France. Marriage of Lady Caroline Tufton. War between England and Spain. Mentions Mr. Rutledge and Maria Jefferson. [192]

19th century copy. Horse buying. Mentions Monticello. [2450]

Return to Monticello via Alexandria, Newgate, or Fredericksburg with James Madison. Directs slave Bob to go to Monticello. Order for a carriage horse. [193]

Singing lessons. Dates for arrival of peas, strawberries, marlin swallows, and whippoorwills. [194]

Order for table cloths, blankets, teakettle, sugar, cheese, and chocolate for Monticello. [195]

Purchase of a horse from Madison. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [196]

Sale of lands on the James River opposite Elk Island to pay his part of Mr. Wayles' debt to Farrell & Jones. [197]

Terms for purchase of a horse. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [198]

To the Chief Clerk of the Secretary of the State's Office concerning recognition of Mr. McDonogh by the U. S. Government. Renting of T. J.'s house. Enclosure for William Short. Reference to Mr. Bruce. [199]

Visited Richmond to buy Edgehill from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and to sell Cumberland lands to William Ronald. Will sell Elkhill. John Hanson's mortgage on Cumberland and Beaverdam lands. Received at Annapolis Hanbury's account against John Wayles. Cannot visit Eppington. Suggests that John Wayles Eppes go to Princeton College or to Philadelphia College, may use T. J.'s law books at Eppington or at Mr. Lewis's where James Monroe can assist him. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. [Henry?] Skipwith. [200]

Visited Richmond to buy Edgehill from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and to sell Cumberland lands to William Ronald. Will sell Elkhill. John Hanson's mortgage on Cumberland and Beaverdam lands. Received at Annapolis Hanbury's account against John Wayles. Cannot visit Eppington. Suggests that John Wayles Eppes go to Princeton College or to Philadelphia College, may use T. J.'s law books at Eppington or at Mr. Lewis's where James Monroe can assist him. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. [Henry?] Skipwith. [2451]

Mr. Inis has not credited his tobacco at just prices. [201]

Debt settlement with Mr. Ross. Sale of Elkhill. [2452]

Has mentioned the subject (a government post?) Dr. Currie desired to the gentleman who was to call on him. [202]

Col. Thomas Mann Randolph's objections to the purchase of Edgehill for Martha and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Little prospect of buying from Mr. [Edward] Carter. [203]

Offers to compromise points at issue in the purchase of Edgehill for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.: price, slaves, land included. [204]

Wine and papers in ship Henrietta, Benjamin Wicks, master, from Havre de Grace. Witnessed by Sharp Delany and Frederick Phily. [2454]

Purchase of a horse; Mr. Vernon's horse too expensive. [205]

Arbitration of affairs of Mr. Mercer. [2455]

Departing for Philadelphia. Purchase of Edgehill from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Negotiations with Mr. Carter. Martha at Monticello, perhaps with Maria. Will see John Wayles Eppes in Philadelphia. [2456]

Duplicates item [2456]. [2457]

Land purchased by Harvie from James Marks, to which Jefferson had a prior claim. [206]

Concerning a letter forwarded to Mr. William Short. Recurrent headaches. [207]

Papers on the matter in dispute with Mr. and Mrs. Reddick to be given to a lawyer, possibly Colonel Monroe, who will defend Sam Carr in the aid of Mr. Ronald. The attorney should decide on the advisability of a separate suit for waste. [208]

Discusses Dr. Thomas Walker's and John Harvie's settlement of Alexander McCaul's claim against Peter Jefferson's estate. [2458-a]

Concerning Alexander McCaul's account [against Peter Jefferson's estate], mentioning two executors, Thomas Walker and John Harvie. Account against Mr. Carr's estate has been turned over to Peter Carr. [209]

See also item [209]. [2458]

Conveys Suck and child Philip Evans, Scilla and children Suck, John, Dick, and George, and Molly, daughter of Mary. Witnessed by Nicholas Lewis and John Garland Jefferson. [2459]

Scurrilous piece written against the inhabitants of Charlottesville by a Mr. Rind, which has been attributed to Peter Carr and Garland Jefferson. Need for Garland to leave Charlottesville. Mr. Lewis will pay Dr. Walker's account against Dabney Carr, Sr., since T. J. still owes the Carr estate. [210]

Nicholas Lewis will pay balance owed to Donald by T. J. [211]

Delays his opinion on the case of Mr. Harmer's will until his papers arrive from Paris. Mentions James Madison. [212]

Wheat crop has cleared all debts except those to [William] Jones and Kippen & Co., which will be paid from the tobacco crop. [213]

Anderson's account of the Hebrides mislaid. Will give up purchase of Edgehill from his father. Possible sale of glebe at Varina. Considering purchase of Mazzei's place, plus 300 acres from Colonel Carter. [214]

Boarding with Hilton. Determined on Jefferson's and Carr's advice to break off with the unfortunate Rind. [215]

Thanks for pamphlet and chart. M. Le Roy will distribute pamphlets in Paris. [216]

Distribution of John Churchman's variation charts and pamphlets. [217]

Estimate of sums owed to, and charges against, the estate of Peter Jefferson. Includes state and county taxes, cost of Dabney Carr's education, value of crops of corn, wheat, and tobacco. [218]

Plan for regular family correspondence. Messages from Mrs. Waters (née Rittenhouse) and Mrs. Trist. Arrival of furniture from Paris. France is emitting great sums of paper money. Possibility of war. Price of wheat. Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [219]

Col. Bell at Charlottesville will forward reply. Letters to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Maria. Letter from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. at Richmond. House in Philadelphia. [2460]

Recipient's copy of item [2460]. [2461]

Furniture to be forwarded from Norfolk to Monticello. [220]

Mr. Mazzei authorizes sale of Colle. Possibilities of purchasing [Edward] Carter's land adjoining. Instructions for planting sugar maple and paccan (pecan) nut trees. Official account of the western expedition. Wheat prices. Mentions [Nicholas] Lewis. [221]

Opinion of the Attorney General on Philip Wilson's application. [222]

A scolding letter requesting that she write. Furniture delayed. Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [223]

Payments to Kippen, Richard Randolph, Capt. William Meriwether, and Mr. Walker. Mr. Harvie and Mr. McCaul paid by Thomas Walker. Mentions Presque Isle. [2462]

[2463]

Prices in Philadelphia. Note on verso mentions expenses of personnel in the Foreign Affairs and War and Marine offices. [2464]

[2465], [N-436]

Lists more than 5000 acres in Monticello, Shadwell, and his other tracts in Albemarle County, plus 474 acres deeded to Philip Mazzei et al. for the purpose of maturing wine. Also listed are 157 acres including Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County, and a lot in Richmond. Details all patents and conveyances from the original patent until the land was deeded to Peter or Thomas Jefferson. Portions of his lands had passed through the following hands: Nelson Anderson, William Byrd, Edward Carter, John Carter, Jonathan Clarke, ----Crawford, Thomas Garth, Thomas Graves, John Harvie, Edwin Hickman, James Hickman, Thomas Hickman, William Hickman, James Marks, Walter Monsley, William Randolph, Robert Sharpe, John Smith, Joseph Smith, Philip Smith, and Thomas Smith. Mentions Lord Dunmore. [225]

Lists Bentivoglio, Gordon's, Orange Court House, Downey's Ford, Stevensburg, Norman's Ford, Elk run Church, Slate run Church, Gaines's, Bullrun, Songster's, Fairfax Court House, Falls Church, Rapidan, Robinson, Culpeper Court House, Hedeman, Jefferson, Fauquier Court House, Lacy's Leesburg, Knowland's Cross Roads, Frederick, Md., German's Gap, Kennerly's, Narrow Passage, Woodstock, Stover's, Zane's, Winchester, Threetons, McCormack's, Harper's Ferry, Strode's, Somerville's mill, Wren's, Ravensworth, Richard Fitzhugh, Greenwich, Madison's Cave, Gilbert's, Colchester, Dumfries, Thomas's, Jones's, Thomson's, Newgate, Georgetown ferry, and Alexandria. [2467]

Angry that she has not written. Mentions Charlottesville. Incorrectly dated 1790. [228]

Angry that she has not written. Mentions Charlottesville. Incorrect date of 1790 corrected by T. J. [2468]

Angry that she has not written. Mentions Charlottesville. Duplicates items [228] and [2468]. [2469]

Had hoped to see John Wayles Eppes, but house not done. Peace between Great Britain and Spain has affected American produce unfavorably. Mentions John Hanson, crops, Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. Increasing demand for wheat in France. [2470]

Duplicates item 2470. [2471]

News from William Short in France: sale of church lands, riot in Paris which destroyed M. de Castrie's furniture. Copy of the Encyclopédie and of Buffon's works for Mr. Randolph. Needs warm stockings. Letter for a neighbor from Paris. Mentions Maria Jefferson. [229]

Mr. Carrol[l] will not act as one of the commissioners for the federal seat. President thinks Major L'Enfant qualified to make a survey of the ground. [230]

Importance of the French Revolution in preventing our falling back to the halfway house, the English Constitution. Fears effect of fiscal arrangements by our government. Need to augment numbers in the House of Representatives to give more representation to farmers. Madison's esteem for Mason. Is endeavoring to get distinction for the French, our useful customers. Send copy of a report. [231]

Jefferson asks Brown to forward a commission about a tobacco sale to D. Hytton, or in Hytton's absence to execute it himself. A letter for a Captain Colley is also mentioned.

News of Martha Jefferson Randolph and her daughter, Anne Cary Randolph. [232]

Martha's baby, Anne Cary Randolph. Sends John Gregory's Comparative view of the state and faculties of man with those of the animal world for Martha. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and Jennie. Spanish and harpsichord lessons. [2472]

Recipient's copy. Martha's baby, Anne Cary Randolph. Sends John Gregory's Comparative view of the state and faculties of man with those of the animal world for Martha. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and Jennie. Spanish and harpsichord lessons. [233]

Progress in his reading. Birth of Anne Cary Randolph. Rage of the people of Albemarle against him (Garland) has abated. Sam Carr's contract with John Carr for Mrs. Reddick's dower. Peter Carr at Monticello. Request for a watch. [234]

Compliments Martha Jefferson Randolph. Mentions Sallie Cropper. Incorrectly dated 1796. [2472-a]

Acknowledges account for samples of wine of Portugal imported from Lisbon on the ship Phoebe Williams. Duties owed to Collector, District of Pennsylvania. [2472-b]

Requests information on shipment of the vis-a-vis. Possibility of marketing tobacco in Philadelphia. [235]

Mrs. Trist and Mrs. Waters have inquired for Martha. Hopes she and baby are well. Mentions Maria and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Letter for Justin P. P. Derieux. [236]

Furniture has arrived. Naming of the Thomas M. Randolphs' daughter. Mentions Jenny and Mrs. Fleming. [237]

Requests that she list appearance of everything animal and vegetable so as to compare climates of Monticello and Philadelphia. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Miss Jenny [Randolph?], Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph. [238]

Requests that she list appearance of everything animal and vegetable so as to compare climates of Monticello and Philadelphia. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Miss Jenny [Randolph?], Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph. [2473]

Concerning his portion of the debts of estate of John Wayles, his father-in-law. Refers Donald to Francis Eppes as executor. [239]

Charlottesville-Richmond mail service. Randolph's researches into the opossum. Crossing a dog and a wolf. His diary. Wants to read Buffon's Histoire Naturelle and the Encyclopédie. Health of Maria, Martha, and Anne Cary Randolph. Martha, Dr. John Gregory, and Mrs. Fleming disagree on baby food. Mentions Georgetown. [2474]

Disagreement as to price of tobacco listed in an account with Thomas Adamson for 1771. Price of tobacco in Richmond and in London. Mentions Messrs. Adams, Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown. [240]

To the Collector for the Port of New York concerning dutiable articles, including newspapers and pamphlets. Mentions Captain Bayley. [241]

Thanks for forwarding books for public use from W. Nelson. Order for moulded myrtle wax candles. [242]

Suggests name of Anne for his granddaughter. Plans to sell his tobacco in Philadelphia. President's trip to Richmond, Va., Charleston, S. C., Savannah and Augusta, Ga. Mentions Martha Randolph. [243]

Tobacco sold to Messrs. Adams, Perkins, Buchannan, and Brown. Richmond merchant has books. [2538]

Order for Hughes [Hewes] crab cider. Furniture forwarded to James Brown at Richmond. [245]

Reason for Mr. Potter's inability to pay two notes. [246]

Requesting Fenwick's aid in presenting the case of Justin P. P. de Rieux, to de Rieux's uncle, M. Le Roy of Bordeaux. Despite de Rieux's worth and hard work, he is in straitened circumstances and needs help. [247]

All await his naming of the grandchild. Gift of a habit from Mrs. Lewis. [244], [248]

Settlement of balance with Mr. Brown. Duty must be laid on grain exported in British bottoms to equalize chances of our vessels. [249]

Has sold Albemarle and Bedford tobacco in Philadelphia. Sale of the fired tobacco in Richmond by Daniel Hylton. Payment to Lyle and Hanson. Payments due from Wilson. Debts of the John Wayles estate to Dr. Currie and Dobson. Francis Eppes, executor. White clover is the best improver of lands. [250]

Payments to Hanson and to Kippen & Co. will he met from sale of tobacco. Asks that he accept as payment of debt Mr. Ronald's mortgage bonds on Cumberland lands sold to Ronald by T. J. [251]

Bill of lading for the vis-a-vis (carriage). T. J. has sold his tobacco crop in Philadelphia; asks that Hylton forward it and charge expenses to him. [252]

Eppes writes about the education of his son, John Wayles Eppes, Monticello slave "Martin" and the sale of some property of Jefferson's.

Order to deliver his tobacco to Daniel Hylton, excepting that which was fired and that belonging to Nicholas Lewis and B [owling] Clarke for overseers' shares. [253]

Congratulations on his granddaughter. Will be glad to have Polly stay with her. Is delighted with his plans for John Wayles Eppes. [254]

Surveying matters involving Anderson Bryan, Col. Randolph, and Staples. Claims on Col. Randolph and James Marks. Mentions Williamsburg and Albemarle County. [2356]

Desires Bache to make his paper (the General Advertiser), a purely Republican vehicle of news with general distribution. [255]

Climates and ladies' veils. John Wayles Eppes with T. J. Botanical data. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Anne Cary Randolph. [2476]

Duplicates item 2476. [2477]

Mail for George Washington to Camden, Taylor's Ferry, and Mount Vernon. [2475]

The John Wayles estate will he responsible for the Prince of "Wayles" cargo. Choice of profession for John Wayles Eppes. [256]

Course of reading. Asks advice on practical side of law. Debts in Williamsburg unpaid. Draft on Nicholas Lewis. Garland Jefferson a "close student". References to Dabney Carr, [Matthew] Maury, and James Monroe. [257]

Introducing Mr. Cassinove, of the banking firm of Van Staphorst in Amsterdam, who is visiting Norfolk and Richmond. [258]

Introducing Tench Coxe, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, who has interested himself in Mr. Parkinson. [259]

Introducing Mr. Cassinove of Amsterdam. Asks that he show Tuckahoe to him. [260]

John Wayles' responsibility in case of Guineaman. Effect of death of Col. Randolph. Obligation of Farrell and Jones in slave trade with Africa. Cites Freeman 344, Tutthill vs. Roberts. Mentions Mrs. Skipwith's trip to Sweet Springs. [2478]

Mr. Wythe too dear a friend to be impartial judge in a matter involving T. J. Returns to Virginia in fall. [3126]

Advice on reading and practice of law. Dabney Carr's progress. Delay in payment of Carr's debts at Williamsburg. Payment of Mr. Wayles' debts has crippled his funds. References to Nicholas Lewis and Dr. Thomas Walker. [261]

Sends nankeen care of Mr. Brown, Richmond. Will answer Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.'s letters to Monticello before joining James Madison in New York. Travel route: New York to Albany and Lake George, to Bennington, through Vermont to Connecticut River, thence to Hartford and New Haven and to New York and Philadelphia. Maria's riding lessons. Mentions Anne Cary Randolph. [2479]

Importance of good relations with her neighbors. Loss of his vis-a-vis (carriage) in shipment; possible loss of tobacco and John Eppes' books and baggage on Captain Stratton's ship. List of books and furniture to be sent to Monticello. Petit has agreed to come from France as T. J.'s housekeeper. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph. [262]

Washington letter: Indiscretion of J. B. Smith's brother in printing T. J.'s note in approbation of Tom Paine's Rights of Man has caused a split with John Adams. Accounts in Fenno's papers. Discourse on Davila. Plan to replace public records of Virginia burned by the British. Asks permission to copy his letters to Washington written while governor of Virginia. [263]

Vaughan letter: Experiments with mountain rice from Africa and Timor. Thanks for Sacontalá and for Smeaton's book. Astonishment at Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution. Paine's answer. Satisfaction with the new Constitution. Greetings to Lord Wycombe and Dr. Price. Mentions Dr. Priestley.

Requests payment for Bedford tobacco arrived on Captain Stratton's ship. Painters should start work Monday. [264]

Offers bonds backed by mortgages on land sold to Mr. Ronald in payment for his debts to Lyle, to Kippen & Co. and to Farrell & Jones. Mentions [Alexander] McCaul. [265]

Experiments with mountain rice from Africa and Timor. Thanks for Sacontalá and for Smeaton's book. Astonishment at Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution. Paine's answer. Satisfaction with the new Constitution. Greetings to Lord Wycombe and Dr. Price. Mentions Dr. Priestley. [266]

Prosperity of the Union. [267]

John Wayles Eppes and Capt. Stratton arrived. Letter to Mr. Fulwar Skipwith concerning Guineaman. Coming to Virginia, perhaps not Richmond. John Wayles Eppes's studies. Trip to Lake George, Lake Champlain. [2480]

Favor from John Wayles Eppes. Letter, this date, to Francis Eppes. Mentions Anne Cary Randolph. Would have left Maria with Mrs. Eppes, but Martha needed her at Monticello. [2481]

Farming notes from Monticello: strawberries, cherries, beans, inoculation of trees by Anthony. Irregularity of the postal service. [268]

Thanks for a veil he sent. Study of botany and arithmetic. Her mare is pretty. Abundance of fruit. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Anne Randolph. [269]

Beauty of Lake George; Lake Champlain less attractive. Trip through New England and New York to Philadelphia. Superior climate of Virginia. Good wishes to Anne. [270]

Headaches gone. Uncertain when he will return to Monticello. Duke of Dorset's daughter complains that Martha has not written. Mentions Fulwar Skipwith, Mrs. Trist, and Mrs. Waters. Asks that tobacco be sent so that he may make payment to John Hanson. Mirabeau and Duke de Richelieu are dead and Duke de Fronsac is head of the family. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Maria Jefferson, and Anne Randolph. [271]

Geography of Lake George area. Received tobacco reports from Mr. Nicholas Lewis and Mr. Daniel Hylton. Mentions Martha, Anne Cary Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [272]

Geography of Lake George area. Received tobacco reports from Mr. Lewis and Mr. Hylton. Mentions Martha, Anne Cary Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [2482]

T. J.'s tobacco will not produce the expected payment on bonds assigned to Dobson by John Hanson, T. J.'s portion of the John Wayles estate debt to Farrell & Jones. [273]

Postal route from Richmond to Staunton via Tuckahoe, Goochland Courthouse, Columbia, and Charlottesville. Stores for Monticello sent by Captain Stratton. Messages for Maria Jefferson, Anne Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [274]

Commission as judge of District of Vermont sent at same time as those for attorney and marshal. Encloses a new commission signed by Washington. [2482-a]

Sugar maple trees from Prince on Long Island. Conversion from tobacco to wheat. Sale of tobacco crop. Stores for Monticello sent by Captain Stratton. Delay in return to Monticello. [275]

Deficiency in payment of his debts from proceeds of his tobacco crop will be made up by the wheat crop. [276]

Arrival of Petit from France. News of the Convent of Panthemont which Martha attended. Stores for Monticello sent by Captain Stratton. President is ill. News of Mme. de Taubenheim, Botitorer, and William Short. [277]

Proposes to build and rent a mill to Mr. Divers and others. Letters for P. Marks and [Justin P. P.] de Rieux. Mentions Mr. Henderson. [278]

Receipt of tables. [279]

Wants stores sent to Mr. Brown, Richmond, moved to Monticello. Sent commodes and chessmen. Petit says chessmen were sent. Asks about Maria's and Martha's music. [280]

Wants stores sent to Mr. Brown, Richmond, moved to Monticello. Sent commodes and chessmen. Petit says chessmen were sent. Asks about Maria's and Martha's music. [2483]

Requests information on the public certificates owned by {John?] Paradise which can be used to pay off his debts. [281]

Dohrman's, Blair's, Bowdoin's, and George Nicholas, debts to Mazzei. Encloses copies of papers given to T. J. when he departed to Paris. Advises that he turn Virginia certificates into U. S. paper, and consult Edmund Randolph about it. Disapproves of the assumption of state paper at discount. Sale of Colle. Value of Mazzei's land in Richmond. Will take books in payment of Barrois, debt. Glad Mazzei is under the wings of the Diet and King. Distaste for his office. News of Maria Jefferson and Martha Randolph. Greetings to Duchess of Danville and Duke and Duchess de la Rochefoucault. Mentions Foster Debbs and Mr. Garth. [282]

See item 2485. [2484]

Asks about Capt. Hylton's debts to Mazzei. John Wayles Eppes's law studies. Unsettled time of George Washington's trip to Virginia makes T. J.'s trip uncertain. Hopes to see Mr. and Mrs. Eppes at Monticello because cannot get to Eppington. Tobacco unprofitable. Will sell property to settle debt to John Hanson. Mentions friends at Hors-du-monde. [2485]

August Davies, proposed postal route from Richmond through Columbia and Charlottesville to Staunton Washington's illness. Need for replacing a carriage horse. England's preparation for war. Revolution in Santo Domingo. Estimates census will total 3,800,000 inhabitants. [283]

Order for coat and breeches. [284]

Introducing Tench Coxe. [285]

Return to Monticello in September. Stores sent by Captain Stratton. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Maria Jefferson, and Anne Randolph. [286]

Introducing Tench Coxe. [287]

Report on law reading. Requests permission to return to Albemarle where he can get books more easily and counteract bad opinion of him there. Reference to his uncle John Garland. [595]

Date for return to Monticello. Purchase of horse for T. J. by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Reference to James Madison. [288]

Coming to Monticello. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. will get him a new horse. James Madison lends horse for trip to Virginia. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Anne Cary Randolph. [2486]

copy. Duplicates item 2486. [2487]

Visit to Tuckahoe to vote for his father for a seat in the Virginia Senate. Purchase of Edgehill. Papers relating to the legacy left to M. de Rieux. Stoves at Mr. Brown's. T. J.'s return to Monticello. Mentions Martha Randolph. [289]

Tatham writes concerning maps, histories, and guidebooks of Virginia and the South which he has proposed writing and for which he is currently compiling material.

[Justin P. P.] de Rieux's letters and power-of-attorney. Will meet Commissioners of Public Buildings in Georgetown; then to Orange with James Madison. Requests two wagon horses to meet him. King of France attempts to escape. [290]

Order for gilet and breeches. [291]

Shipment of putty for Monticello by the Sloop Polly. [292]

Mr. Morris' bonds are to serve as security for his debt to Dr. Currie after Dr. Griffin has been satisfied. [293]

Acknowledges receipt of copy of the Corn Law. Refusal of ship masters to render accounts. Crop of wheat is fine, but corn and tobacco have been hurt by a drought. [294]

Requests note for fifty or one hundred dollars. Shipment of tobacco expected on Captain Stratton's ship. [295]

Money for trip. Shipment of tobacco expected on Capt. Stratton's ship. [2488]

Mazzei's claims against Captain Hylton's estate will be referred to Ralph Hylton. Betsy [Elizabeth Eppes?] has another girl. Invitation to T. J., the Randolphs, and Maria Jefferson to come to Eppington. Education of John Wayles Eppes. [296]

Offer to hire Mr. Shuter's houseboy, Billy. [297]

Order for myrtle wax candles and Hughes [Hewes] crab cider. [298]

Requests account of Peter Jefferson's estate, necessary for settlement of Dr. Walker's account. Will make payment upon the sale of his tobacco. Mentions John Nicholas. [299]

Requesting that he come to Monticello to make a settlement with T. J. Mentions Nicholas Lewis. [300]

Requests list of tobacco sold to Mr. Donald. Order for muslin, dimity, and shoes for Maria Jefferson, and cash for his return to Philadelphia. Discusses various methods of payment. [301]

To Philadelphia with Maria. To Virginia in Spring to settle with John Hanson. Cannot find Mazzei's account against Hylton. Perhaps with Blair. Samuel Woodson and Robert Lewis defaulted on bond; have not paid Eppes money spent on Maria. To pay John Wayles Eppes. Books from Europe for John Wayles Eppes. Mr. Skipwith says Wigan, Bevin's administrator, sues T. J. and Eppes. Health of Mrs. Eppes. [2489]

Hopes for an accommodation in the action by Bevins' executor against them. T. J.'s opinion of the paper signed by Skipwith and John Hanson (concerning the Wayles estate). Will not assume responsibility if John Wayles was security for a debt of Benjamin Harrison to Coles. Mentions Eppington, Hors du Monde, Mrs. Skipwith, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes. [302]

Mr. Lyle to supply copy of Kippen and Company account with estate of Peter Jefferson prior to first accounts with Mr. Nicholas. Letter from Lyle, Manchester, calls for delay until T. J. returns from Philadelphia. Accounts with Mr. Harvie and Dr. Walker. [2490]

Wilson's account with T. J., covering the bonds of Richardson & Scruggs, Austin, James, Carter, and Randolph. Will send an order on Wilson to [John] Dobson for the balance due. Wilson will handle other bonds in the future for T. J. [303]

Order on Pope in favor of Andrew Donald for William and James Donald & Co. to be paid from money collected from Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson. [304]

Order on Pope in favor of James Strange for Donald Scott & Co., to be paid from collections from Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson. [305]

Pope to pay note from proceeds of suits in Henrico District Court against Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson of Goochland. Returns to Philadelphia. Pope to pay Strange or Donald Scott. [2491]

Nicholas Lewis has given up the management of T. J.'s affairs. Directions for collection and payment of his debts. Money due from Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson. Payment due James Strange of Richmond for Donald Scott & Co., to Andrew Donald for William and James Donald & Co., and to [John] Dobson. Stop the suit against Lewis and Ware. [306]

Payments to [James] Currie, John Dobson, and John Hanson. Loss of tobacco shipped for Tom Cobbs to Mr. Ballow by T. J.'s slave, Phill. [307]

Instructions regarding her trip to Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mentions Mr. Giles. [308]

Elizabeth Eppes' illness. Purchase of donkey from Mrs. Bolling. John Wayles Eppes' expenses. [Henry?] Skipwith's sale [of tobacco?] a good one. Fall in tobacco price. Mentions Nicholas Lewis. [309]

Payment to Maury through his brother at Fredericksburg. [310]

Encloses payment promised in letter from Monticello, in care of Maury's brother, Fredericksburg. Redeemable in U.S. Collector's Office. [2492]

Difficult trip to Philadelphia. Mrs. Washington's kindness to Maria. Maria's education at Mrs. Pine's. Washington's speech on land law, militia law, post office, weights and measures, navigation, and commerce. Arrival of Mr. Hammond, British Minister. New legislature now sitting in France. Peace throughout Europe. Mentions Nelly Custis, Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph. [311]

Betsy in better health. Mentions John Wayles Eppes and Maria Jefferson. [312]

Mail difficulties. Bevin's suit. John Wayles Eppes well, reading Coke on Littleton. George Washington's speech indicates Congress' work load. Mentions Maria, Mrs. Eppes. [2493]

[2494]

Will pay John Wayles Eppes for horse gotten by Francis Eppes. To breed a Jack with Mazzei's Jenny. [Break in text.] Will pay his British debts; objects to paying those of others. Irregularity in Bevin suit may release T. J. and Francis Eppes. Maria well, writes to Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. John Wayles Eppes's studies. [2495]

Comparison of the newspapers of Freneau and Bache. Desperate state of the French West Indies. Shipment of clothing for house slaves by Captain Stratton. Maria, at Mrs. Pine's has received calls from Mesdames Adams, Randolph, Rittenhouse, Sarjeant, Waters, and Davies. Greetings to Thomas M. and Anne Randolph. [313]

Comparison of the newspapers of Freneau and Bache. Desperate state of the French West Indies. Shipment of clothing for house slaves by Captain Stratton. Maria, at Mrs. Pine's has received calls from Mesdames Adams, Randolph, Rittenhouse, Sarjeant, Waters, and Davies. Greetings to Thomas M. and Anne Randolph. [313A]

Sending of a Minister to England. [224]

T. J.'s account with Short. Order for thirty bottles of champagne from M. DORSA for the President, using money in his, M. Grand's, or M. Van Staphorst's hands. Request for his traveling expense account to lay before Congress. Seeds and maple sugar for the Duchess of Danville. Peach grafts for the Duke de la Rochefoucault. Possibility of exporting maple sugar. Death of Mr. Edmunds, Eliza Edmunds, a son of Peyton Short, and Sally Short. Eliza and Jenny Short have gone to Kentucky. Greetings to M. and Mme. de Lafayette. [314]

Trees from Mr. Prince for Monticello sent to Mr. Brown in Richmond. Mr. Davies says post started on the 15th. Clothes for the house slaves sent by Captain Stratton. Cold weather. [David] Rittenhouse will furnish Freneau with meteorological observations. Love to Martha Randolph. [315]

Payment of his debts to Dobson, consisting of bond to Farrell & Jones, assigned to Dobson, and a bill of exchange from Tabb. Partial payment by orders on James Wilson and Nathaniel Pope (money received in a suit against Woodson and Lewis), by money from his 1790 and 1791 tobacco crop, and by the sale of forty slaves. Mentions Nicholas Lewis. See also Item 316, below. [2496]

Payment of his debts to Dobson, consisting of bond to Farrell & Jones, assigned to Dobson, and a bill of exchange from Tabb. Partial payment by orders on James Wilson and Nathaniel Pope (money received in a suit against Woodson and Lewis), by money from his 1790 and 1791 tobacco crop, and by the sale of forty slaves. Mentions Nicholas Lewis. [316]

News of Maria Jefferson. Clothes for the housemaids. Books for Martha on cooking, and for Thomas Mann Randolph on agriculture by Ginani and Duhamel. Possible sale of wheat in Philadelphia. [317]

Captain Stratton left with slaves' clothes. Trees received by James Brown. Defeat of St. Clair in Indian battle on Wabash near Fort Wayne. Preference for militia over regulars. Affairs in France happily terminated. Greetings to Martha and Anne Randolph. [318]

Thomas Walker's account against Peter Jefferson's estate. Confusion concerning payment to Kippen & Co. for the estate, made by John Harvie to Mr. McCaul. Mentions Richard Randolph, David Randolph, Martha Jefferson Randolph. [319]

Importance of strengthening state governments to prevent encroachment by the federal government. Specific means for strengthening the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the state governments. [320]

Payment Mullins failed to make to Richard Anderson was to be turned over to James Strange of Richmond for Donald Scott & Co. [321]

Illness of Mrs. Gilmer, Colonel Lewis, and Anne Randolph. Postal route through Columbia, Charlottesville, and Staunton. Greetings to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [322]

[2497]

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Postal route from Richmond through Columbia, Charlottesville, Staunton, and into Kentucky. The representation bill might have been saved by Richard H. Lee. Measures for defense of the West. Experiment with peach trees for firewood. Weariness with public office. [323]

Expenses for education of John Wayles Eppes. Intemperate letter from John Dobson in regard to T. J.'s account. No report from Nicholas Lewis concerning the sale of slaves at Bedford. Mentions Maria Jefferson, Elizabeth Eppes, and [Daniel] Hylton. [324]

Will not lease Edgehill (I. e. Elk Hill?) to Mr. Forster, owing to probability of its sale to pay part of John Wayles estate debt to Farrell & Jones. Anxious to receive Nicholas Lewis' account of sale of slaves at Bedford. Reference to [Daniel] Hylton. [325]

Desire to leave public office and return to Monticello with Martha, Anne, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [326]

Rates for Freneau's newspaper on the postal route from Richmond through Columbia, Charlottesville, and Staunton, Va. Wants to hear results of his sale [of slaves]. Requests that [Bowling] Clarke or the manager send his tobacco for sale in Richmond after its inspection at Lynchburg. Terms for sale of Bedford tobacco. Clarkson is managing T. J.'s affairs in Albemarle. [327]

Letters from T. J. and Maria. Information from David Randolph concerning Colonel Dicke. Return to Monticello. [328]

Recent illness. Maria Jefferson's refusal to write. Requests information on wheat, payment of debts and slaves, since Clarkson cannot write. [329]

Requests certified copy of a deed. Mentions Martha and Thomas Jefferson Randolph. [330]

Heavy snow and ice along James River. Hopes snow will prevent multiplication of the weevil. Mentions Mr. Clarkson and Colonel Carter. [331]

Dismal journey from Dick Randolph's. Purchase of Edgehill and its slaves completed. Wants him to return to Monticello. Mrs. Gilsner is recovered from her insanity. News of Anne Randolph. Greetings to Maria Jefferson. [332]

A judgment has been obtained for Currie against Dr. Griffin, but that against the garnishees will take time. [333]

Homesickness for Monticello. News of Maria Jefferson, Mrs. Trist, and Mrs. Waters. Leyden Gazette says British were beaten by Tippoo Saib, and were saved by the arrival of the Mahrattas, suing for peace for Cornwallis. Mentions Mr. Randolph. [334]

Demand on Mr. Bannister. Account of sale: slaves brought little, but, with profit from sale of Cumberland land, will cover installment to John Hanson. Sale of Elkhill and debts, including those due Jones and Hanbury. Mentions Mr. Lewis. Health of Maria and John Wayles Eppes. Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [2499]

Glad that Randolph has obtained Edgehill. Books for Maria Jefferson sent by Captain Stratton. Greetings to Martha Randolph. [335]

Severe winter. Fate of the country based on gambling scoundrels, the stock sellers. Fate of the representation bill. The emperor will not meddle in France's rearming. Postal time between Richmond and Philadelphia. Mr. Clark to ship T. J.'s tobacco to Philadelphia. [336]

Instructions for planting Acacia Farnesiana. Gooseberry, lilac, and weeping willow are leafing. Martins have appeared. References to Elizabeth Eppes, Maria Jefferson, Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph. [337]

Letter for Great Britain and commission to Dr. Barton taken care of for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Shackleford should manure the gardens at Monticello. Copies of Fenno's Gazette forwarded. [338]

Payment for candles. Bill for apportioning representatives to each state vetoed by Washington. [339]

Letter for British partners. Hares damaged orchard. Gilmer ill. [2500]

Collection of British debts in Virginia courts. [2501]

Request as to Doctor Barton complied with. Requests that Mr. Lewis deliver bonds taken at his sale [of slaves?] to Mr. Eppes, who will use them to pay Mr. Hanson. Urges that Clarke hurry T. J.'s Bedford tobacco. Randolph's researches into the opossum. Colonel Monroe leaves soon. Mentions T. Shackleford. [340]

Receipt of pamphlet attacking him; author unmistakable (John Fenno?). Criminality of paper money system. Report of rioting around William Duer's place of confinement. [341]

Sends a bill instead of damaged tobacco to repay money T. J. paid for him. Requests copy of Lavater's moral aphorisms for Patsy [Martha Randolph]. Bonds for Mr. Eppes. [342]

Correspondence with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Congress adjourned. James Monroe will bring watch, Paine's Rights of Man, and T. J.'s copy of Johann Caspar Lavater's Aphorisms. Mrs. Pine to England; Maria to Mrs. Brodeau. George Washington to Mount Vernon. T. J. to Monticello. Mentions Anne Cary Randolph. [2502]

Cites reasons why Washington should continue as President: a public debt so large that it strains the impost; draining of specie abroad by payments on the foreign debt; large amount of paper money that encourages speculation, corrupts the legislature, and menaces the republican form of government. Only hope of safety lies in numerous representation. Possibility of a split North and South if the paper money, monarchical interest remains dominant. Negotiations with England and Spain are at a delicate point. [343]

To send Ferris' papers to Mr. Madison. The President's arrival. Colonel and Mrs. Monroe's visit at Monticello. Attempted murder of King of Sweden; prosperity of French affairs, and rising value of assignats. Probable defeat of John Jay in New York. Shipment of bacon and tobacco. [344]

Nicholas Lewis, Jr., returned from Williamsburg with his lady. Airs that the Lewises have taken of late. Effect of drought on sugar maples, acacias, and the crops. Illness of Joseph Monroe. [345]

Hears news of him from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Patsy. Discusses law reading, lawyer's prospects. Encloses opinion on the law of waste. (see 22 June 1792 and 18 February 1793) . Reference to Mr. Steward (Archibald Stuart?) of Staunton. [346]

Copies of Fenno's and Freneau's newspapers. Possibility that Maria will enter Miss Brodeaux's school. Instructions to [Bowling] Clarke necessitated by miserable condition of his tobacco. [347]

Mr. Baker's explanation regarding a tutor for Mr. Robinson. [348]

Wheat and corn crop at Monticello and Shadwell. Importance of abolishing tobacco and Indian corn to protect soil; the area peculiarly favorable to wheat. [349]

Attended Charlottesville District Court. Plans for law study. [350]

Urges him to exercise his legal rights in property entailed to him in England, with aid from Thomas Pinckney. [351]

Personnel for mint. Wants Drost and Boulton. Mr. Morris can hire in France. [2503]

Mrs. Paradise asks inventory of estate in Virginia. Paradise trustees in England can collect proceeds from sale of public lands. [2504]

Possibility of Mackay's making a living as a French tutor in Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Richmond. [352]

Opinion on the law of waste. [353]

Concerning T. J.'s return to Monticello, her sister Maria, and advice on neighbors.

Goods for Monticello sent to James Brown in Richmond via the Schooner Relief. Mentions George Washington. [354]

Stores for Monticello. Plans for return to Monticello via James Madison's home and John Jones' tavern. Mentions Mr. Claxton, Mr. Petit, Mr. Williams, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and George Washington. [355]

Horses for his return to Monticello. Greetings to Mr. Randolph. [356]

Receipt of raisins and wine ordered from Guide. [357]

Farm business. Account for work done by William. [2505]

To see him again. Mentions Mrs. Rittenhouse. [2528]

Glad T. J. is at Monticello. Asks for horse in order to attend Court. Regards to Thomas M. and Mrs. Randolph. [358]

Illness of Martha J. Carr, Lucy Carr, and himself. Jefferson's plans to reside in Virginia. Asks instructions about returning books. Samuel Carr's education at Williamsburg. [359]

Negotiations by William Short and William Carmichael with England and Spain regarding their interference with the Indians. Dissention among the executive departments. Disapproval of Hamilton: his policies, his undue influencing of the legislature, his interference in negotiations with England and France. Differences of opinion between Hamilton and T. J. regarding the Constitution and public debt. Justification of Philip Freneau. Asserts that he has never dictated Freneau's policies except to advise use of information in the Leyden Gazette. Rivalry between Freneau and Fenno. Importance of a free press. Anonymous slanders by Hamilton, which he will answer after his retirement. Mentions writings of Publicola and Discourses on Davila. [360]

Will sell Elkhill if Greenbrier profits not adequate. Mr. Banks can sell regardless of mortgages. For purposes of litigation, Greenbrier County might be in the East Indies. Elkhill safer with T. J. Dr. Taylor's bond. T. J. to Philadelphia. Martin may have purchaser. Mr. Banks wrote from Alexandria. [2506]

Memorandum relative to William Short's letter of 15 September 1792. [361]

Madison encloses letters from Edmund Randolph and Daniel Carroll [not present] which refer to Alexander Hamilton and Virginia and Maryland politics. Madison also requests a bag of coffee and comments on the serious illness of T.J.'s granddaughter, Anne Cary Randolph Bankhead, who is being attended by Dr. Gilmer.

Hubbard (slave) better shoemaker for Bedford plantation than Peter. Tobacco to London via Richmond. Mentions Mr. Brown, Mr. Clay, cotton, clover, hemp, wheat, and slave sale. [3122]

Household affairs involving butcher, Ben Calvard or Calvert, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., John Quarles, Robert Smith, Thomas Norris, John Henderson's executors, Thomas Massey, Nicholas Lewis, Joseph Mansfield, wheat, Sheriff of Albemarle, Peter Marks, Richmond, Va., Daniel Wood, Mr. Clarkson, fencing, hemp and cotton growing, slaves, stone cutting, limestone, tools, wheel making, wood cutting, sand moving, log houses, Mr. Henderson, Randolph family supplies, Christmas livestock lists, grain sales, and orchard grubbing. [2507]

Brief memorandum of accounts with the following people: Albemarle County Sheriff, Thomas Bell, James Brown, Benjamin Calvard, Manoah Clarkson, Hierom Gaines, Henry Guy, John Henderson's executors, John Garland Jefferson, Nicholas Lewis, Joseph Mansfield, Peter Marks, Thomas Massey, Matthew Maury, John Quarles, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and David Wood. [362]

Receipt for books and papers relative to superintendence of T. J.'s affairs from 1783. [2507-a]

Official letters forwarded to William Carmichael and William Short re: their negotiations on behalf of the United States in Amsterdam and expressing fears that the letters may have been lost at sea.

His son and family have scarlet fever. Concerned about education of grandsons. Solicits appointment to lighthouse at Cape Henry for Maj. George Wray. [363]

Request that M. Frouille, Libraire Quai des Augustin[s], Paris, forward the Encyclopedie. Order for macaroni. Goods to be shipped to James Brown in Richmond. Draft on Donald & Barton, London. [364]

Thanks for help on business at Le Havre and Paris. [3128]

Concerning a balance against T. J. in favor of Van Staphorst & Hubbard, resulting from public accounts while T. J. was minister to France. Mentions John Dobson. [365]

Orders to sell slaves in Bedford and Albemarle. Flooring for the stables Turnip crop. Maria lives with a Mrs. Fullerton. Greetings to Martha Randolph and to Miss Jane (Randolph?). Forwards Freneau's and Fenno's newspapers via Mr. Madison. Mentions slaves Dinah and Caesar. [366]

Poverty of Etienne Hallet, architect at Georgetown. [367]

Letter for Messrs. Blow and Milhaddo. [368]

Anne Randolph's illness. President Washington's scheme of crop rotation. [369]

Will board with John Shelton, Goochland. Asks for money for winter clothes and for board. Course of reading. Direct letter care George Jefferson, Richmond. [370]

Order from Mr. Vaughan on John Hopkins payable to Gamble for account of Mr. Derieux. [2510]

Health of Anne Cary Randolph and Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Mr. and Mrs. James Monroe, James Madison, and remembers of Congress arrived. Republican victory in Pennsylvania. Monocrats displeased. Mentions Martha and Maria. [2508]

Duplicates item 2508. [2509]

Receipt of sugar maple seeds for the President, Mr. Madison, and T. J. Congress in session. [371]

Order for myrtle-wax candles. Application from the Mayor of Marseilles that U. S. merchants be encouraged to send wheat and flour in great quantities. [372]

Mr. Otis' note. Senate Without a head since the Vice-president is away and R. H. Lee resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe's arrival. [373]

Bonds payable to T. J. turned over to John Hanson. References to William Mickle, Reuben Smith, David Ross, and Robert Wilson. [374]

Advising that he consult the French minister concerning the weapon he has developed, or that he apply for a patent. [375]

No government post available, despite William Short's assurances of Cobbett's merit. [376]

Arrived Richmond with Peter and Samuel Carr. Needs money urgently. [377]

Covering a letter for William Short. [378]

Information concerning Mme. de la Mariniere and a servant Henri. Determination to retire. (Jefferson wrote twice to Gouverneur Morris on this date.) [379]

Plan to retire. Request for purchase of threshing machine. Peace concluded with Wabash and Illinois Indians. [380]

Denies that Mr. [Stephen?] Sayre has any claim against the U. S. Treasury. Indian prospects improved. Delay of [Thomas?] Barclay's mission. [381]

Wants copper bell. [3129]

Order for waistcoat and breeches. [382]

Plans to retire. Directs mail to successor. [2511]

Receipt of money. Discourse on good conduct. [383]

Anne Randolph's illness. Mr. Randolph's absence. Mentions Maria and Thomas Jefferson Randolph. [384]

Request that he secure Mazzei's gun from Mr. Hunter and place it with Joseph Jones of Fredericksburg. Rejection by Congress of proposal that executive heads meet with Congress. [385]

Forwards agricultural pamphlet. Instructions regarding books, hams, and a stalactite in Richmond. Reported surrender of Dumourier to the Duke of Brunswick. Mentions Philadelphia's Peale Museum, Brussels and Ostend, Belgium. [386]

Urges that she avoid use of medicine for Anne Randolph. Mentions Maria Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [387]

[Archibald] Cary's executors promise payment to the Wayles estate. Purchase of donkeys. [388]

Request for money to pay debts to [M. & J.] Myers, incurred in marriage of her daughter. Pure air of Monticello cured fever. [389]

Proceeds from John Wayles's estate to be placed with James Brown, Richmond. Horse breeding. Retreat of Duke of Brunswick. John Wayles Eppes well. Mentions Mrs. Eppes. [2512]

Lower French duty on U. S. tobacco; drafts on Brown for Clow & Co., J. G. Jefferson, [Matthew] Maury; payment due from Cary estate. [390]

Motions concerning weights and measures, now pending in Senate committee, and formerly considered by House of Representatives committee. [2513]

On the renting of Elkhill. [391]

Anne Randolph's return to health. Postal information. Visit of an Indian of the Peoria Nation. Blanchard's balloon ascent. French affairs. Renting of Elkhill. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [392]

Renting of Elkhill to John Ashlin on share-crop basis. Mentions H. Mullins. [393]

Wants Mrs. Pine's price for portrait of James Madison. [2514]

Payment from [Archibald] Cary's estate to John Wayles' estate. Defeat of the Duke of Brunswick. Price of wheat. Mentions Burgoyne, Cornwallis, John Wayles Eppes, and Maria Jefferson. [394]

Letter from Mr. Fenirch (i.e. Fenwick?) concerning Derieux's legacy. French victories. Letters for Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Fenirch. [395]

Regrets that he cannot lend Gayer $600 to set up a type-founder business. [396]

Anne Randolph's health; slaves' clothes; Mr. Blanchard's balloon ascent. Mentions Maria Jefferson, Mr. Randolph. [397]

News of Anne and Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Delay in receiving letters concerning the books and stalactite. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [398]

Permission for John Wayles Eppes to accompany the commissioners to the Council of Indians. Edmund Randolph's bonds available to pay John's expenses. Mentions Elizabeth Eppes and Maria Jefferson. [399]

Concerning payment due from Colonel Bell. [400]

Regarding Mr. Fenwick's bill, and funds sent through Richard Gamble. [401]

Daniel Hylton's letter on the sale of Elkhill to Dr. Taylor and Banks; payment in bonds backed with Greenbriar land. Debt to Farrell & Jones. [402]

Regarding sale of Elkhill. Deliver bonds to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [403]

Acknowledgment of letters. Information from Hylton concerning the sale of Elkhill. Asks about sale at Bedford. Instructions regarding building at Monticello (stables?). [404]

Instructions regarding Mr. Chambers' invention. [405]

T. J. Wrote to Randolph Jefferson. James Kinsolving bought Dinah and children from Clarkson. Col. Lewis and Col. Bell set value. Bedford sale. Kinsolving joined by John Burnley. Limestone and wood cutting, orchard grubbing. Stable to be built. Martha's report of Charlottesville fire premature. Dyvers and Lindsey lost heavily. Will tell Mr. Hylton at Richmond about stalactite. Clothes for slaves at neither Monticello nor Mr. Brown's. Anne Cary Randolph ill; Gilmer treating. Martha writes to Maria. French victory. [2515]

Uncertainty as to his retirement from office. Building of his canal in Albemarle. Mentions Anne Randolph, Samuel Clarkson, Mr. George, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and George Washington. [406]

See 1793 December 2, [535]. [407]

Sale of a horse. [408]

Acknowledging receipt of Mr. Randolph's letter. [409]

Prospective visit to Tuckahoe. Deep snow. Account between Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Mentions Anne and Martha Randolph, also seeds, grape cuttings, fruit trees, and calacanthus roots. [410]

Reasons for delay in sending money to pay her debt to [M. & J.] Myers and T. J.'s bond to Dabney Carr's estate. Greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Terrell, his newly married niece. Attached is Peter Carr's opinion on waste (relating to the estate of Samuel Carr), which belongs with Carr's letter of 28 May 1792. [411]

Procedures in the case of lost loan office certificates. Renting of 2,000 acres of land. Mentions [Samuel] Biddle. [412]

Randolph's letter to Maria. Monticello work. Bedford sale. Will secure Maryland tenants for land on Shadwell side of river and will hire slaves to the tenants. To Head of Elk when Congress adjourns. Horse, Brimmer. Joseph accidentally killed Matchless. Now has old pair and Tarquin, to be sold. Capt. Swaille of schooner Mary bound Norfolk to Richmond brings slaves' clothes care Mr. Brown. Note adds that model threshing machine comes by Capt. Weymouth, ship Ellice, New York to Norfolk, care Col. Gamble. Machine to be moved from Richmond. [2516]

Adjournment of Congress. Slaves' clothes sent to Richmond on Schooner Mary, Captain Swaile. Mentions James Monroe, Anne Randolph, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and slave Bob. [413]

Adjournment of Congress. Slaves' clothes sent to Richmond on Schooner Mary, Captain Swaile. Mentions James Monroe, Anne Randolph, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and slave Bob. [413]

Kentucky Constitution. Letter from William Short. [414]

Sauterne wine. Feeding of horses. Mentions Joseph Fenwick, U. S. Consul at Bordeaux. [415]

Concerns a request for something lodged at Monticello. [416]

More time for John Wayles Eppes because Commissioners to Indian Treaty delayed. Mr. Cary's executor to send money for moving. Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [2517]

T. J. encloses a letter (not present) to Mr. Carmichael.

Renting of his lands near Shadwell. Mentions trip to Brandywine and Elkton, Va., to secure tenant for his mill. References to Samuel Biddle and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [417]

Letters received. Plan to rent lands on the Shadwell side of the river. Inquiries in the House of Representatives regarding actions of the Secretary of the Treasury. Control of Congress by stockjobbers and bankers. Republican victory in the new Congress. [418]

Delay in returning to Monticello. Directions for construction at Monticello. Procurement of workmen in Philadelphia. [419]

Receipt of letters. Bill in favor of William B. Giles. Marketing of Bedford tobacco. Scarcity of cash and depression in public paper. Views of the Republican and fiscal parties concerning payment of the debt. Constitutionality of the Bank. Desire for peace. [420]

Money for John Wayles Eppes. Payments from the Cary estate. [421]

Proposal to rent Cox's house. [422]

Mr. Barton replaced by Mr. Sergeant who will answer suit against Griffin. Military land rights west of Ohio and Act of Congress affecting them. W. Ronald's affairs. T. J. protected by land mortgage and Beaverdam land transaction. [2518]

Urging that Mr. Randolph use the slaves for his convenience in the garden. Has rented a house in the country. Plan to return to Monticello. Mentions Maria Jefferson, Thomas J. Randolph, and Anne Randolph. [423]

Renting of Cox's house. [424]

Distribution of money which may be obtained from suits against Lewis and Woodson to Donald Scott & Co., William and James Donald, and James Monroe. References to Nathaniel Pope, Nicholas Lewis, and John Dobson. [553]

John Wayles Eppes's trip to the Indian Treaty. Has given up Philadelphia house; moving furniture to Virginia. John Wayles Eppes should study at Williamsburg. Books from Ireland addressed to T. J. care James Brown, Richmond. Packages from England. Carr money. Mentions Mrs. Eppes and Eppington. [2519]

Duplicates item 2519. [2520]

Orders precautions to be taken by Consular Service in event of war in Europe. Consuls' surety bonds. Forwarding of mail to Secretary of State at Philadelphia. [2520-a]

Trees, grass, and garden at Monticello. Fenno's newspapers sent by Mr. Madison. Mentions Mr. Hawkins, Colonel Monroe, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [425]

Asks opinion on recovery of slaves under grandfather's will. Intends to begin law practice in summer, location undecided. [426]

Recommends trip to England by American vessel rather than by packet, because of prospects of war. [427]

Reports on reading. Return of T. J.'s books. Request for money. References to Peter and Samuel Carr. [428]

Complaint to the Postmaster General concerning lack of punctuality of the post rider from Richmond to Charlottesville. [429]

Books from Dublin and from Alexander Donald in London. Shipment of Bedford tobacco to France. War between England and France. Furniture sent aboard the Sloop Union, Captain Bradford, to Richmond. Special instructions regarding looking glasses. [430]

Will write Mr. Randolph. War reported among France, England, and Holland. John Wayles Eppes to study at William and Mary College. Letter from Mr. Carr. [2424]

Maria's illness. Mr. Boulding sent by Jacob Hollingsworth as prospective tenant for lands near Shadwell. Furniture sent to James Brown in Richmond. War between France, England, and Holland. John Eppes at William and Mary College. Letter from Mr. Carr. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [431]

Disposal of William Short's property in the public funds. Mentions James Brown. [432]

Valuation of slave Mary [Hemings?]. Request that he supply J. Garland Jefferson with necessities. Mr. Derieux's affairs. Dearth of money in Philadelphia. Mentions Nicholas Lewis and Dr. Gilmer. [433]

Advises Dabney Carr to begin study of law. Unable to advise Peter as to best site for law practice in Virginia. He is free to revive the question of his claim to slaves. Pamphlets for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., including articles signed "Timon". [434]

Letter for Dabney Carr advising him to secure Coke's Institutes, a law dictionary, and White Kennett's Compleat History of England. Peter Carr controls slaves. Mentions Virginia, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, "Timon." [2521]

Account of Peter Gordon, shoemaker. Beverly Randolph at Baltimore. George Washington expected at Philadelphia. Mentions Maria, Francis, and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. [2522]

Courses of reading for Jefferson and Dabney Carr. Suggests he stand at the bar in the fall. Refers him to Thomas Bell in Charlottesville for funds. [435]

William Short's certificates. [436]

William Penn mail. No progress with Mr. Hammond. Wants Mr. Droz for mint. [2523]

Considering living between Petersburg and Richmond, to practice in the district courts of Brunswick and Lunenburg Counties. Prefers to get clothes from John Shelton rather than from Thomas Bell. Need for money. [437]

No news from Monticello. Maria ill. Bizarre scandal rumored in Richmond Gazette. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [2524]

Opinion on the right of the U. S. to renounce their treaties with France, citing Grotius, Puffendorf, Vattel, and Wolf as authorities. [438]

Discharging of Gordon's account. Decree with regard to [Archibald] Cary's estate. Reference to Bizarre scandal. [Anne Cary] Randolph and Richard Randolph have been absolved in Cumberland court. Mentions Mr. Campbell and Mr. Marshall. [439]

Connection of herself and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. with Bizarre scandal. Mentions Richard Randolph, Anne Cary Randolph of Bizarre, and David Randolph. Livestock; and gardening. Mentions Maria. [2525]

Financial difficulties make it necessary that Garland get his clothes from Thomas Bell. Approves Garland's district for law practice. [440]

Bonds deposited by Bowling Clarke. Bonds taken by Mr. Hylton for Elkhill not yet arrived. Damage to grain by the weevil. Barley, wheat, rye, clover, and mocking birds at Monticello. Loan of two pamphlets, one on "popery laws" in Ireland. Mentions Martha Randolph and the children. [441]

Purchase of Wilson Miles Cary's estate, Rich Neck, by Miles King, Dr. William Foushee, William Hylton, and Daniel Hylton. Sends sample of their lumber for Edmund Genet. [442]

Explanation why he bought from Shelton and Harris rather than Thomas Bell. Borrowing books from Monticello. Reference to William Pope. [443]

Mentions Monsieur de Noailles (a kinsman of Madame Lafayette). Inquires of Madame de Corny and [Maria] Cosway. Comments that he thinks America is "the only country of tranquility, and should be the asylum of all those who wish to avoid the scenes which have crushed our friends in Paris."

Letter covering Mr. Cruger's? papers. [444]

George Washington at Mount Vernon. Maria has mumps. Manager from Elkton. Maryland tenants. May ask Clarkson to take east side of river. Effects in France of Dumouriez's desertion. Brittany insurrection, possible war between England and France. Threshing machine. Mentions Maria. [2526]

Enjoyment of the trees at his house. Provision for celery and endive for the winter. Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [445]

Congress to convene. Must meet Madison in Philadelphia or at Monticello. Trouble with French Minister and with England. Letter to James Monroe. [2527]

Payment for A[rchibald]Cary's estate. Polly's letter to her aunt. [446]

Date of arrival of peaches and corn; peas at Monticello. Need for enriching the soil at Monticello with manure. Possibility of peace between England and France. [447]

Introducing [Edward?] Livingston. [448]

Introducing [Edward?] Livingston. [449]

Anxious regarding failure to acknowledge his letters. Death of Roger Sherman. Mentions [John?] Blair and [Matthew?] Maury. [450]

Asking Knox to direct enclosure to Judge Symes of Jersey. Proposition for publishing rules of August 3 (Genet affair?) in newspapers with suggested preface. [2527-a]

Requesting Randolph to deliver confidential letter to James Madison. [2527-b]

Sum due Derieux from Mr. Vaughan. [452]

Forwarding of claret and stores to Monticello. Mentions Archibald Campbell of Baltimore. [453]

News of D. Randolph. Arrangement for exchanging Tarquin for another horse. Wine, stores, and clothing for the slaves at Monticello. Mentions Jupiter, Tom Shackleford, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [454]

Letter for Mr. Domal. Requests information about threshing machine. Delay in his departure. [455]

Promises shipment of tobacco to aid Donald in the calamity (bankruptcy) that has befallen him. Plans to return to Monticello. Books received. Mentions James Brown and Mr. Marshall. [456]

Payment for wine. Mentions draft on Donald & Burton. [457]

Payment for the Encyclopédie. Failure of Donald & Burton. [458]

George Hammond's refusal to give passports to French passengers. [459]

Exchanging Tarquin for another horse. Washington's trip to Mt. Vernon. Plan to send off the rest of his furniture, in preparation for his return to Monticello. [460]

Misfortunes of M. Lenblhon, a fugitive from Santo Domingo awaiting passage to France. [461]

Concerning two boxes of china sent by [Edward?] Dowse. [462]

Mail from Philadelphia. News of James Madison, Colonel, Mrs., and Eliza Monroe. Effect of weevil on wheat crop. Mentions Mr. Clarkson, Martha Randolph, and Maria Jefferson. [463]

Payments on T. J.'s bond and bill of exchange. [464]

T. J.'s debt to Montgomery & Henry. Mentions Nicholas Lewis. [465]

Will pay expenses of slaves who will meet at Shuter's tavern to exchange horses. [451]

Forwards letter from Ballanger. John Vaughan's account. [466]

Reasons why Mr. Gregoire is not appointed consul at Dunkerque. Consular service at Bordeaux, Nantes, and le Havre. Mentions Mr. Barksdale, Francis Coffin, and Benjamin Franklin. [467]

Letters for George Hammond, Mr. Van Berckel, Mr. Viar, and Mr. Jaudenes regarding passports and letters requested by the Charitable Committee of Baltimore. [468]

Wythe's address delivered to President Washington. [469]

Independence Day Sermon. [470]

Exact location of the Maryland-Virginia boundary as given in his Notes on Virginia I.; [Jacques?] Cassini's method of computing latitude compared with Mason and Dixon's; George Mason's papers. [471]

It is not permitted to place consuls in the British Islands (West Indies?). [472]

Plague in Philadelphia. Colonel Hamilton ill. Washington has left for Mt. Vernon. T. J. to go to Monticello. [473]

Duty on package at the Custom House in Bermuda. Yellow fever in Philadelphia. References to Robert Gamble, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Henry Knox. [474]

Instructions regarding letters for Gouverneur Morris. [475]

Return of a Senator for Delaware to be sent to the Secretary of the Senate. [476]

Requesting passports for 430 passengers to France from Baltimore. Mentions Samuel Sterrett of Baltimore, Captain Ardouin of the Marianne and Captain Dupouy of the Nouvelle Rosalie. [477]

Receipt of an ink pot. Letter for Thomas Pinckney covering a bill of exchange. Owing to epidemic of yellow fever in Philadelphia, Hamilton, Washington, and Knox have left. [478]

Passports from Mr. Hammond for those seeking passage to France. [479]

Order to pay money due John Ross. [480]

To the Governor of Maryland, concerning the improper actions in Baltimore of French agents (A. C. Duplaine? Genet?). [481]

Acknowledging receipt of resolutions of the inhabitants of Petersburg commending the President's conduct in pursuit of peace. [482]

Request for a loan of $100, the amount of an order on Benjamin Bankson. [483]

Balance due from John Vaughan. Yellow fever in Philadelphia. [484]

Payment of money due Ker made through Mr. Bankson. Mentions note of J. Bringhurst. [485]

Letter to Mr. Sergeant. Mentions fever and Mrs. Currie. Hopes to leave Philadelphia. [2529]

Fever killed Dupont, French Consul, and Wright, the painter. Lieper said dead. J. Barclay ill. Hamilton and wife well. Banks open. Mentions George Washington and Congress. [2530]

Plans to return to Monticello because of the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. [486]

Value of lands beyond the mountains. Balance due Peter Derieux. [487]

Money due her left in the hands of Mr. Bankson. [488]

Books and wine shipped to T. J. via Gamble in Baltimore. Mentions Sloop Polly, James Tibbitt, master. [489]

Urges Bankson to get out of Philadelphia during the epidemic. Mentions Mr. Crosby and Mr. Grey. [490]

Covering letter for a group of letters and documents including letters patent revoking the Exequatur of A. C. Deplain, Vice Consul at Boston, letters to A. C. Deplane, Mr. Genet, and [Gouverneur] Morris. Letters patent to be published in Fenno's and Freneau's papers. [491]

Covers a commission for Mr. Dannery as Consul of France at Boston and a letter for Mr. Genet. [492]

Returning Mr. Frank's letter discussing damage to our commerce in the West Indies. [493]

Commission for Mr. Dannery as French Consul in Boston; letters to Mr. Genet and Mr. Bankson. [494]

Answer to Bournonville's letter sent for the President's approval. Mentions Benjamin Bankson and Mr. Dandridge. [495]

Note to Tench Coxe. [496]

Messrs. King, Pratt, et al., owners of ship Andrew, should apply to France for indemnification for cargo of rice seized at Lorient and detention of the vessel. U. S. Minister, Gouverneur Morris, will exert pressure for the owners. [497]

See 2 December 1793. [498]

To the Commissioner of Loans regarding William Short's loan office certificates. Mentions James Brown. [499]

Bonds from the sale of slaves, from Mr. Ronald for Cumberland lands, and for the Elkhill lands should discharge T. J.'s bonds to William Jones. Mentions Daniel Hylton. [500]

Order to deliver bonds on Elkhill lands, from Banks & Taylor, to Richard Hanson, to discharge T. J.'s bonds to William Jones of Farrell & Jones. [501]

Letter of credit for Anna Scott Marks. Estate of John Wayles. Mentions Mr. Myers and Francis Eppes. [502]

Letter of credit for Anna Scott Marks or Martha Carr. [503]

Notifying his sister that a letter of credit for her use has been sent to Martha Carr. [504]

Requests funds for his mother. [505]

Payment to Herman LeRoy (of mortgage bond secured by Henrico County land given to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., by his father) to be made by the wheat crop at Varina, now ready for market. Refers to David Ross and Alexander Donald. [506]

Payments made on T. J.'s bill of exchange and bond. [507]

Letter of introduction for Tobias Lear. Mentions Boyd's brother in Bladensburgh. [508]

Introducing Tobias Lear, formerly President Washington's secretary, who proposes to establish in commerce in the city of Washington. [509]

Letter of introduction for Tobias Lear. [510]

Letters of introduction. References to C. W. F. Dumas in Amsterdam, Van Staphorst & Hubbard, and to Mr. Greenlief. The Revolution has turned adrift many of his French friends. [511]

Forwarding of books, letters, and papers. Wheat crop prospects. Illness of a slave. Mentions Samuel Biddle, Watson, Dr. Gilmer, Martha Randolph, and Maria Jefferson. [512]

Will pay Martha Carr the money from the execution of Wayles' representatives against Archibald Cary's estate. Account of Carr's debut in Albemarle Courts is flattering. References to Francis Eppes and Carter Page. [513]

Terms of repayment of mortgage on Varina, land owned by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., son of Colonel Randolph of Tuckahoe. [514]

Sale of goods shipped from France for Peter Derieux. Mentions John Vaughan. [515]

Transferral of William Short's government stock from Richmond and New York to Philadelphia. [516]

Transferral of William Short's government stock (U. S. loan office certificates) from New York and Richmond to Philadelphia. [517]

Letter for Mr. Mewbern of Richmond. Yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia is over. Return of Congress and President Washington. [518]

Thanks for forwarding his orrery (astronomical instrument). Mentions David Randolph and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [519]

Request that he deliver T. J.'s telescope to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [520]

Inquiries as to T. J.'s health. Illness of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. Removal of T. J.'s furniture to Belvedere. Health of the "colored part of the family." Purchase of T. J.'s horse, Tarquin. Mentions Maria Jefferson. [521]

Requesting his salary for the quarter. Mentions possible removal of Congress to Lancaster, Pa., because of the yellow fever. [522]

Patenting of the cotton gin. Its practicability. Mentions advertisement by Pearce of the Patterson Manufactory. [523]

Requesting that Taylor endorse a note for him and send it to John Kean. [George?] Wythe's money received. [524]

Wishes both Dover and Varina to stand as security for debt of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., to Mr. LeRoy. Mentions Mr. Bayard. [525]

Payment of $100. Congratulations on his resurrection (death reported in newspapers). [526]

Payment of his debts and of Joseph Fenwick's draft. [527]

Order for red clover seed for Elk Hill. Terms for the new overseer [at Elk Hill] the same as for Samuel Biddle. [528]

Money to be passed to the credit of Mrs. Carr. [529]

Gift of the horse Tarquin. Letter to Archibald Stuart. Instructions for Samuel Biddle to get sheep from Stuart. Questions advisability of acting as his father's executor. Greetings to Martha and Maria. [530]

Purchase of sheep at Staunton, to be sent to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., or to Samuel Biddle, overseer at Monticello. Stuart's offer of potatoes. France triumphant in the North. [531]

T.J. expresses his concern for the imprisoned Lafayette and doubts that President Washington will have any influence in obtaining his release; regrets the loss of Madame de Corny's fortune in the Revolution; conveys dismay that Maria Cosway has retired to a convent; wishes Angelica and Kitty would come visit at Monticello; announces the marriage of his daughter Martha and his forthcoming retirement from politics and his joy at retiring to Monticello with his family, farm and books.

Refusing his offer of quarters. [532]

Death of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. Dissatisfaction with terms of his will, drawn by John Harvie. Failure of Daniel Hylton to move T. J.'s furniture. Bond to Mr. LeRoy. Mentions James Brown, Martha Randolph, and Maria Jefferson. [533]

Return to Philadelphia of George Washington, Dr. and Mrs. Waters, and Mr. Trist. French triumphant. Revolution in Santo Domingo. Freneau's and Fenno's papers have been discontinued. Mentions Edmund Randolph, the Duke of Brunswick, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Maria Jefferson. [534]

Receipt of money for acceptance of Martha Carr's drafts on T. J. (Enclosures: her drafts of 2 February and of 10 October 1793, in favor of William Austin and Mr. Myers, respectively.) [535]

Appointment of Eli Alexander as overseer of Shadwell. Suggests he go via Richmond. Purchase of red clover seed. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and Samuel Biddle. [536]

William Short's loan office certificates. Furniture for Monticello. Mentions Mr. Hague, John Hopkins, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [537]

Shipment of threshing machine by the Ellica, Captain Waymouth. [538]

William Short's loan office certificates. [539]

William Short's loan office certificates. [540]

Randolph's debts to Herman LeRoy. Horses for T. J.'s return to Monticello. Arrangements for Eli Alexander, overseer on east side of the Rivanna. Discontinuation of Freneau's and Fenno's newspapers. Important victories of the French. Toulon in enemy hands. Death of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. Mentions Maria, Samuel Biddle, Mr. Fitch, [Byrd] Rogers, Dabney Carr, Fredericksburg. [541]

Replies to his letter of August 16th to President [George Washington] concerning the misfortunes of Lafayette, and assures him that the means most likely to effect his release have been employed.

Directions for the making and repairing of watches and clocks. [542]

Payment for the threshing machine. Truce established by Algiers, Portugal, and Holland. Letters to Messrs. Van Staphorst, Mr. Church, and Robert Leslie. Mentions ship George Barclay. [543]

Refusing to lend him money or to refer the solicitation to the President. [544]

Letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Letters from Martha and Maria. Mr. Watson makes writing desk. Saw Sally Cropper who was at Trenton at Mrs. Fullerton's house. Maid died of fever. Wants horse at Fredericksburg for his return to Monticello. Information regarding Eli Alexander of Elkton, who is to take charge of Shadwell farm under Byrd Rogers. [545]

Letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Letters from Martha and Maria. Mr. Watson makes writing desk. Saw Sally Cropper who was at Trenton at Mrs. Fullerton's house. Maid died of fever. Wants horse at Fredericksburg for his return to Monticello. Information regarding Eli Alexander of Elkton, who is to take charge of Shadwell farm under Byrd Rogers. [2531]

Printed bond for 108 pounds, 10 shillings, signed by John Depreast, Jr. and Daniel Perrow of Cambell County, Va.; not signed by TJ; witnessed by Bowling Clark and Barnerd Franklin.

Red clover seed. Eli Alexander's departure. [546]

Shipment of books and furniture to Robert Gamble in Richmond. Order for a ton of nailrod. [547]

Debt of the John Wayles estate to Mr. Welsh. Mentions Francis Eppes, an executor, and Farrell & Jones, creditors of the estate. [548]

Horses for return to Monticello. Retirement from office is definite. Shipment of books and furniture. Printed copy of correspondence with Genet and Hammond to be sent soon. Relations with England and Spain. England has let loose the Algerians on us. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Maria Jefferson. [549]

Listing items received from John Hopkins, James Brown, and Patrick Kennon. Postscript memorandum to Short reports resignation as Secretary of State; to be succeeded by Edmund Randolph. [550]

Delay in shipment of furniture. Gift of horse "Tarquin." Edmund Randolph succeeds T. J. Arrangements for meeting horses at Fredericksburg. Mentions Mann Page and Peter Carr. [551]

Order for wine to be sent to Richmond. [552]

Shorts public bonds. New Secretary of State yet unnamed. Letter from Peyton Short. [555]

Fragmentary reference to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Maria writes to Mr. Randolph. [2532]

Poetry on verso. [2533]

Cost of slave labor, referring to Buffon's tables, compared to cost of free labor in England, using Suffolk as example. [2533-a]

Case concerning Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr.'s mortgage on Varina, payable after his death by his son, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Deed for Poplar Forest to Martha Jefferson. Mentions David Ross. [554]

Road to the Thoroughfare. [2534, N-542]

Settlement of unidentified estate. Advising suit against Gen. Harrington as executor. Ignorance of North Carolina laws, judges, and courts. Infants' legal rights. Recourse open to federal district and supreme court of U.S. [2534-a]

Patents dependent on Virginia-Kentucky and Virginia-North Carolina boundary disputes. Mentions Walker Henderson Line. [556]

T. J.'s overseer lists 139 cattle and 203 hogs. [557]

Account with Donald and Burton from Charlottesville. Mentions Clow and Company. [2535]

Cf. Betts, Garden Book, Plate XV. Shows boundary with river. [2536, N-543]

Taylor explains the mechanics of a drill plow which he is forwarding to Jefferson.

Mr. Jones's Monroe papers omit deeds on R. and D. Randolph. John Marshall sent note on Guineaman. May go to Bedford. Receipt in John Randolph case. Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, Mr. Wickham, Mr. Innes, Mr. and Mrs. Skipwith. [2537]

Advises study of French with Martha Randolph. Plans sale of his law books. Martha Carr, Maria Jefferson, and Miss Cary mentioned. [558]

Order for tea. Reference to [Joseph] Mussi. [559]

Bill of exchange for Messrs. Van Staphorst includes money for Philip Mazzei. Request for prices of German and British osnaburg, cotton cloth, striped blankets, and plaid hose for slaves. Mentions Mr. Blair. [560]

Frees Hemings, son of Betty Hemings. Witnessed by Dabney Carr and John Nicholas. [2537-a]

Delay in returning Thomas Mann Randolph's wagon. Shipment of nailrod from Richmond. Asparagus for Martha. Mentions [Thomas] Bell and slaves Billy and Zachary. [562]

Arrival of Billy. Difference of opinion between George Wythe and Edmund Pendleton on division of Dabney Carr's property and slaves after death of Barbara O. Carr. Portion due Peter Carr. Shipment of nailrod. Payment to John Taylor for drill-plow. References to Mr. Stras, John Harvie. [563]

Conference concerning attacks on freedom of speech. [561]

The Dover sale. Request that Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., remit Mr. Stras' money to [Joseph] Mussi in Philadelphia. Shipment of nailrod, a drill-plow, and clover. Wheels for T. J.'s chariot. Wheat crop improved by cold weather. News of Anne and Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Mrs. Peter Marks, Dr. [George] Gilmer. Mentions Mr. Snelson and Maria Jefferson. [564]

News of Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Cold weather. Hughes, overseer at Varina, should relieve Thomas Mann Randolph at Varina. [Bowling] Clarke reports short tobacco crop and loss of a horse. [565]

Clover seed. Cold weather. Arrival of a mule. Col. [Thomas] Bell's illness. Mentions Martha Randolph. Partly illegible. [566]

Crisis regarding mortgage on Varina. References to Herman LeRoy and Dover plantation. [567]

Hammond introduces William Strickland to Jefferson.

May buy slave Nance from Mr. and Mrs. Hastings Marks. Wants Callis to arrange purchase. [2539]

Introducing Mr. Strickland. [568]

List of law books to be forwarded to Stuart at Staunton by Col. [Thomas] Bell. Requests Staunton clockmender for work on Monticello clocks. Mentions Dabney Carr. (List of books previously unpublished.) [569]

[2540, N-544]

T. J. writes to Remsen concerning the purchase of a machine for cutting nails, noting that he is finding "nail making profitable and convenient ... and is ... getting more into it." He notes that he has a dozen hands already emplyed and expects to increase thier number. He concludes with a note about the possibility of the French making peace with their continental enemies and adds a postscript about some enclosed bills of exchange [not present].

Bohemian glass. [2541]

Writes about being home with his family and wishes that she and her husband were nearby. Wishes to hear news of Catharine Church. Mentions that his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph is absent and writing a letter to Maria Cosway.

Letter of introduction for Mr. Peyton, merchant of Milton, to trade in Philadelphia. Barnes to send tea, glasses, tin plates, solder, and pure tin by Peyton. J. Bringhurst knows supply of pure tin. [2542]

Order for panes of glass for Monticello. [570]

Banks's suit against T. J. as former governor of Virginia. [2543]

Warrant for 100 acres of land in Campbell County. Surveyed by Richard Smith (i.e., Stith). [571]

Copy of plat and surveyor's courses for 100 acres of land surveyed for T. J. in Campbell County. [572]

Patent for 800 acres in Bedford County, a part of the Poplar Forest tract, surveyed for John Wayles by Richard Stith, 20 March 1770, and patented in the name of T. J., 1795. Plat shows adjoining lands belonging to Richard Callaway, William Callaway, and Mr. Moseby. [573]

Bread lists for Monticello, Mr. Petit, and Mr. Page. Labor lists for Monticello, Tufton, Shadwell, and Lego. General clothing list. Lists white workers Mr. Buck, Mr. Watson, Mr. Bailey. [2544]

List of articles needed at Varina. Greetings to Maria and the children. [574]

Mr. Payne's foreclosure of mortgage on Derieux's tenement leased from Wood. [575]

Mr. Randolph's wagon. News of Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Depositions of the Shocko inspectors. Cold weather. Peter Carr at Philadelphia. References to Maria Jefferson and Anne Randolph. [576]

Frees Hemings, son of Betty Hemings. Witnessed by John Carr and Francis Anderson. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk, April Court, 1796. [2545]

Cold weather; Randolph's affairs at Edgehill; scarcity of corn; payment of Mr. Divers; land grants in Bedford and Campbell Counties. Action regarding tobacco passed by Cobb (tobacco inspector) around 1786. Mr. Faris to pick up machine from Mr. Britton. Construction work (at Monticello?). References to Peter Carr, [Robert?] Gamble, and to Shadwell. [578]

John Barnes to act for William Short in collecting interest on stock from the Treasury or Bank of the U.S. Witnessed by Thomas Bell, justice of the peace for Albemarle County; certified by John Nicholas. [2545-a]

Marriage of Captain Allcock to Mrs. [Mildred] Walker. Plowing at Monticello and Edgehill. Peas, clover, groceries at Monticello. References to [Thomas] Bell, Adrien Petit, Mr. Page, and Mr. Robertson. [579]

T. J. reports that the blinds have arrived safely.

Conveying 400 acres of land on Hardware River in Albemarle County inherited from Peter Jefferson. [580]

Assignment to Mrs. Henderson by special Commissioners (William Clark, Robert Snelson, John Watson) of her dower in the estate of her husband, Bennett Henderson, deceased: profits of mill and warehouse, buildings and land, town lots at Milton. References to her son, John Henderson. [581]

Surveyor's difficulty in keeping up with legislative changes. [582]

Enclosing draft of Nicholas' house plans. Needs good overseer. [583]

No conveyance by Peter Jefferson recorded in Lunenburg County 1750 to 1757. Will search in Bedford and Halifax Counties. Pleased that Washington will not serve another term. [584]

Order for window glass, paid for by draft on John Barnes. [585]

Covering letter for an account with Henderson, McCaul & Co. Records receipts from James Brown, Christopher Clark, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [586]

Payment for window glass by draft on John Barnes. [587]

T. J. asks Rutledge for 20 bushels of cowpeas, gives instructions on shipping to Charles Johnston & Co., Richmond and payment through John Barnes of Philadelphia, and discusses improvements he has made on the Lieth machine for threshing wheat in Virginia and rice in South Carolina. T. J. continues with a discussion of how much unmerited abuse and praise he has suffered in public service, his wish for retirement, the outcome of the election of 1796 which he knows Adams will win adding "I know well that no man will ever bring out of that office the reputation which carries him into it. the honeymoon would be as short in that case as in any other, & it's moment of extasy would be ransomed by years of torment & hatred." He predicts he will live in peace while Adams will be shipwrecked in the gathering storm, but nevertheless urges Rutledge to continue in national public office for "there is no bankrupt law in heaven by which you may get off with shillings in the pound, with rendering to a single state what you owed to the whole confederacy." [2545-b]

His gift of bed ticks, sheets, and blankets now at [Thomas] Bell's. Thanks for eggplants. [978]

News of her friends, Miss Geddis and Miss McKain. Unable to provide Miss Bruni a place in his carriage. Permission to remain at Varina. [588]

See Item 588. [2546]

Spring earlier at Monticello than at Fredericksburg. Loneliness for Maria and Martha. Healthfulness of Monticello compared with Varina. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Billy Wood. [589]

Apologies to the militia captains for Thomas Mann Randolph's absence. Clover, mules, price of wheat. [590]

Illegible copy dealing with tobacco. [591]

Patent for 100 acres on Ivy Creek in Campbell County, adjoining Wilkerson, Johnson, Tullos. [592]

Welcomes her home to her native country and comments that the agitations of Europe have reached even the United States. Inquires of Madame de Corny, Maria Cosway, and Catharine Church.

Her marriage to John Wayles Eppes. Offers Pantops. Can make road to Edgehill to make it close as Monticello. Congressional debates. [2547]

Box containing mammoth's tooth and another bone which Mr. Johnston has in Philadelphia. Tooth to be addressed to Prince of Parma, delivered to Yrujo, Spanish minister. Notes, one paid to Charles Johnston and Company. Mentions Mr. Short. [2548]

Is repacking the enormous (fossil) tooth. Incloses invoice for sash doors and his account. Draft in favor of C. Johnson; W. and S. Keith's notes. Tobacco prices. [593]

Account of Mr. Lote. [594]

Santo Domingo revolt. Concern about slave revolts in U.S. Financing government in U.S. and Europe. [2549]

Draft on William Short's account. Yellow fever epidemic has emptied the city. [596]

Marriage of Maria Jefferson and John Wayles Eppes. Will make settlement like that with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and Martha Jefferson Randolph. Rather than Poplar Forest, giving Pantops opposite Monticello. Angola exchange; interests in Bedford. Monticello roofing. [2553]

Encloses power of attorney for Barnes to draw on William Short's dividends for payment to James Monroe in Philadelphia. [2549-a]

Binds Francis, Elizabeth Wayles, and John Wayles Eppes of Chesterfield and Thomas and Maria Jefferson. Francis Eppes conveys land at Bermuda Hundred on James River and at Martin's Swamp next to David Meade Randolph's land. T. J. conveys Pantops, formerly Smith land on Rivanna River in Albemarle, slaves, etc. Witnessed by Richard Richardson, Hugh Chisolm, and Matthew Toler. [2550]

Binds Thomas and Maria Jefferson of Albemarle and Francis, Elizabeth Wayles, and John Wayles Eppes of Chesterfield. T. J. conveys Angola on Appomattox River, Cumberland. Francis Eppes conveys Bermuda Hundred, Chesterfield. T. J. conveys Pantops, formerly Smith land, on Rivanna River, bounded by Lego, formerly Edwin Hickman land, and slaves. [2551]

T. J.'s power of attorney confirmed. James Monroe's draft. Yellow fever epidemic. Letter to [James Thomson?] Callender. [597]

News of Maria's health. Greetings to Martha and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [598]

Letter for Mr. Henry. Mr. Blount and Mr. Beckley may read it. [2552]

[2554]

Letters from John Wayles Eppes and Kitty Church. Discusses harmony in marriage. Mr. Bolling's drunkenness at Chestnut Grove. Virginia estates. [2555]

Mentions Mrs. [James] Monroe, Madame de Corny's improved situation, and receiving a letter from Catharine Church. Comments on news from a Mr. Niemcewitz, a Polish gentleman, that Maria Cosway has thrown herself into religion since the loss of her daughter and other circumstances

News of his daughters, Maria" Jefferson Eppes and Martha Jefferson Randolph. Invites her to Monticello.

Jupiter reports theft at Monticello; York (slave) suspected. References to [Richard] Richardson, overseer at Monticello, and George (slave). Order for window glass and for the last edition of Linnaeus' Gerlera Plantarum. [599]

Received in Virginia letter about Fénelon's Télémachus. Edition equal to those from Europe. [2556]

Bill of exchange to Samuel H. Smith. [2557]

Letter delivered to General Kosciuszko. Possible war with France, whose attitude, like England's, threatens U. S. commerce. Kosciuszko disappointed at France's peace with Austria; had hoped his country would rise again. [600]

Importance of proper adjustment of both federal and state governments. Differences in Congress respecting comparative influence of the two. [601]

Martha established at Belmont after move from Varina. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. has wheelwright, carpenter, smith, and other workmen. Mr. and Mrs. P. Carr visiting. Ellen's health. [2557-a]

Need for nailrod at Monticello's nail manufactory. Need for a journeyman blacksmith. Tobacco crop. References to slaves George, James, and Page. [602]

George Jefferson to handle letter. Mr. Page and George know how to handle seed when arrived at Charlottesville or Milton. Box for Mr. Strickland. French Directory acted against Philadelphia's English merchants. [2558]

Purchase of horses and mules. Mr. Hore [Browse] Trist unlikely to purchase [Nicholas?] Lewis' farm, since he prefers the country near Frederick County, Va., or Berkeley County, [W.] Va. [603]

Would make her private secretary at Monticello. Letter from John Wayles Eppes. Richmond mail. Orders for Quarrier to deliver chariot. May visit Eppington. Work at Monticello. Congress to adjourn late. Mr. Trist rents George Nicholas' house in Charlottesville. [2559]

Discussion of the XYZ Affair; Charles Talleyrand. [604]

Work done by George at Monticello. XYZ Affair. Suspects Talleyrand's honesty. Tobacco prices. References to Wilson Cary Nicholas and Thomas Walker. T. J.'s return to Monticello. [605]

Shipment of trees and a harpsichord. Supply of lumber for work at Monticello. Tobacco and corn crops. Purchase of horses. Books by Lescarbot and Champlain. Accident to his horse Darlington. References to Davenport, George (slave), and to [Richard?] Richardson. [606]

Power of attorney. [2559-a]

Bill of exchange to James Cary. [2560]

Bequeaths property to T. J. to purchase slaves and give them liberty. See also 1819 May 12 for T. J.'s refusal to execute will. [607]

XYZ Affair. Possibility of war. Cannot visit Eppington. Hopes John Wayles Eppes and Maria can go to Monticello. [608]

Letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Maria and John Wayles Eppes should go to Richmond from Monticello. Politics. Randolph children likely to forget T. J. [2561]

Letter from Mr. Eppes. Congress to adjourn. Wants Maria and John Wayles Eppes to go to Monticello. Harpsichord at Monticello. Mentions Eppington, Eppes family. [2562]

Proposed trip to Monticello. Trip to Petersburg and Shirley. Smallpox vaccination. Harpsichord at Monticello. Mentions Polly Archer, Mary J. Bolling, Martha J. Carr, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Bolling Walker, John Walker, and Tabby Walker. [609]

Acknowledges receipt of various letters. Forwards book by Lescarbot. Tobacco crop at Shadwell. George's difficulties in handling the slaves. People suspicious of Federal law empowering recruitment of army. [610]

Hopes to see Maria at Monticello. Maria's harpsichord in good condition. Reports from Charles C. Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry on relations with France. Greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes and John Wayles Eppes. [611]

Detestable triumph of principles (Alien and Sedition Acts etc.) repugnant to T. J. Note for Mr. [Hore Browse?] Trist. Things are well at Belmont, Dunlora, and Carrsbrook. Medicines required. [612]

Sum due William Short from U.S. Treasury to be paid John Barnes. Mentions Bank of U.S. [2563]

Expresses pleasure at Croft's letter on the German and English languages. Criticism of Johnson and Skinner as etymologists. Proposals for simplifying the study of Anglo-Saxon. Approves Croft's idea of a dictionary as a general index to literature. [613]

Affirmation of principles of the Kentucky Resolutions. [614]

Phraseology of a paper concurring with the Kentucky Resolutions. [615]

Lucy has increased her family. Plans to set out for Philadelphia. News of John Wayles Eppes, Francis Eppes, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Ellen Randolph. [616]

Illness resulting from trip to Philadelphia via Fredericksburg. Republican Party advances in the public mind. Greetings to Thomas Mann Randolph and the children. [617]

English reasons for war with France. [2564]

Recent illness. Plans for Monticello in the spring. [618]

Assistant Postmaster General needs date of mail irregularity reported by Garrett and Mr. Watson. [2565]

Bill of exchange to John Francis. [2566]

Christmas festivities. All well at Monticello. Visit to George Dineer. Mentions Martha, Virginia, Nancy, and Ellen Randolph. [619]

Sale of lands at Bermuda Hundred and Martin's Swamp. Receipt from Mr. Page. Maria Eppes' health improving. [620]

Bill of exchange to Mrs. Gardner, washer woman. Receipted by Jacob Lawrence for Mrs. Gardner. [2567]

Possible renting of his land at Bermuda Hundred. Advantages of the property. Poor quality tenants in that area. References to Monticello, Mont Blanco, Maria Eppes, and the Randolphs. [621]

Letter by British packet. Logan's trip to France. John Barnes will pay funds due. Mentions Virginia, Hamburg, Paris, newspapers. [2568]

Bill of exchange to Stevens Thomson Mason. Receipted by Richard Williams for Stevens Thomson Mason. [2569]

Advising reason not rashness (regarding the Alien and Sedition laws). [622]

Measures against the Alien and Sedition laws. [623]

Sale of Eppes' lands, and hiring of his slaves by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Recruiting army for French war. Bill to retaliate on French citizens if French injure impressed seamen. Copy of [John?] Nicholas' pamphlet. [624]

Quotes Ossian. Trip to Monticello. Eppington, via Fredericksburg and Richmond, too far. T. J. thinks she is at Montblanco. Letter to John Wayles Eppes. [2570]

Duplicates item 2570. [2571]

Petitions from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York against standing armies and the Alien and Sedition Acts. [625]

Too ill to go to Philadelphia. Pendleton's republican ideas to be published in Richmond. Virginia politics. [2572]

Martha Randolph has arrived from Belmont. Attempts to make Monticello habitable. Hopes for visit from Maria. Mentions John Wayles Eppes. [626]

Subscriptions to U. S. Government loan of five millions. William Short's certificates. Good for Monticello, including linseed oil, sweet oil, figs and raisins, sash doors, cloverseed, groceries, and books, shipped aboard the Sloop Little Jim. [627]

Myers' account of his travels in France not available in Philadelphia. Payment of drafts for T. J. and William Short. Scrip is down. Goods and bill of exchange sent to General Kosciuszko in care of Messrs. Nicholas and Jacob Van Staphorst and Hubbard via the ship Stadt Hamburgh, Capt. Heer Sjoerds. Planes, saws, plants, coffee, and rice ready for Sloop Sally, Capt. E. Potter. [628]

Invoices enclosed. Plants for Monticello. Letter for [Benjamin F.] Bache. Payment to Joseph Roberts. Reference to Mr. Bartram. [629]

Goods, bills of exchange, and letters for General Kosciuszko shipped aboard the Stadt Hamburgh, to Van Staphorst & Hubbard. Mentions [William?] Adamson. [630]

Doubts he can visit Eppington. Work done by Page on J. W. Eppes' land. News of Peter Carr, Samuel Carr, Dr. and Mrs. [Benjamin F.] Bache, Champe Carter, Dupont de Nemours, and Ellen Randolph. [631]

Certificates for William Short. Chimney piece in charge of Mr. Dorsey. Letter enclosed from [Tench] Coxe. [632]

Grievances of people of Charlottesville and Milton to go to Mr. Divers. [2573]

Account with T. J. Payment to Joseph Roberts. Tobacco prices falling. Recommends barter of tobacco for clothes. Great risks involved in shipments to Europe. Scarcity of money. [633]

Crop prospects poor. Has given Page corn for Eppes' slaves and horses until harvest. Urges early visit to Monticello. [634]

[2574]

Bill of exchange to Dr. David Jackson. [2575]

Mr. Brand's patent for 1,000 acres of land. Doors made for T. J. by Mr. Trump. Nailrod from Joseph Roberts. [635]

Conveying 669 acres of land in Goochland County, including Elkhill, which T. J. had purchased from Henry and Anne Skipwith. Witnessed by David Bullock, Elisha Leak, Lilburne Lewis, Randolph Lewis, and James Martin. Recorded by W. Miller, Clerk of Goochland County. [636]

Discussed Kentucky-Virginia resolutions with Madison. Persuaded by Madison to omit references to secession. Loss of John Nicholas and visit of John Marshall to Kentucky create problems. [2576]

Order for payment to George Jefferson & Co. for $500.

Witnessed by James Dinsmore, Robert Bolling, and Richard Richardson. Mentions Monticello. [2577]

Lease for a part of Shadwell for five years, the rent to be paid in gold or silver money. No field to be sown in corn more than one year; each field to lie fallow or be sown in peas or clover for two years. Witnessed by Robert Bolling, James Densmore, and Richard Richardson. [638]

Congratulations on [Thomas] McKean's election [as Governor of Pennsylvania]. Republican party in Pennsylvania. Reformation of Congress at least two years away. Protagonists of England and France in Congress. [639]

Oliver Ellsworth and James Iredell working toward a monarchy through common law doctrine. Washington's attitude. French misfortunes and British aggressions. [640]

John Haden to guide Chickasaw Indians to see Governor in Richmond. [2578]

Kentucky Resolutions. Popular opposition to the Alien and Sedition laws. [641]

[William] Woods defeated Peter Carr in election. [Wilson C.?] Nicholas and T. J. delayed by snow. News of Eppes' slaves. Agrees to engage Powell (as overseer?). Reference to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes. [642]

Conveying his share of Bennett Henderson's estate, excepting his interest in a mill and a lot and house in Milton. Witnessed by Marbell Camden, William Gambill, and Bennett [H.] Henderson. John Henderson's bond for James Henderson's performance of contract, 28 December 1799, witnessed by Thomas Concord and John Agg. Woodson's assignment of his title to Craven Peyton, 25 April 1801, witnessed by Samuel H. Woodson and Bred. Gaines. (See letter from Jefferson to Peyton regarding purchase of Woodson's share 15 January 1801). [643]

On same sheet as [2706], 1805 March 26. [2579]

William Short's U.S. Treasury account payable to John Barnes. [2580]

Wheat crop. Mentions Mr. Donald and Philadelphia. [2581]

Solution of a geometrical problem from Jonathan Williams' Thermometrical Navigation. [644]

Bill of exchange to Tench Coxe. Receipted by Ezekiel Foreman for Tench Coxe. [2582]

Birth of Maria's daughter. [645]

Houdon's equestrian statue of Washington in the Capitol at Richmond. Prices in Paris, Rome, and Florence. Mentions sculptor Ceracchi. [2582-a]

Writes fond remembrances of her visits, and mentions his daughters Martha Jefferson Randolph and Mary Jefferson Eppes and that the latter has become a mother.

Factors involved in low tobacco prices. Possibilities of peace in Europe. Subscription to newspapers and to prices current. Yellow fever epidemics. Gouverneur Morris' oration on the death of George Washington. [646]

Kentucky Resolutions. Judiciary district for the West. Fear for republicanism in France. References to Napoleon Bonaparte and the Directory. [647]

Sends book by Joseph Priestley. Discussion of Augustin Barruel's Antisocial Conspiracy. Religious and philosophical doctrines of Wishaupt, Godwin, and Morse. [648]

Importance of minority rights with majority rule. Danger of a military force. Bonaparte's overthrow of the French Constitution. [649]

Death of his coachman, Jupiter, at Fredericksburg. Orders for bottling cider. Mentions [Richard] Richardson. [650]

Maria's illness; attended by Dr. Turpin. [651]

Bill of exchange to Maurice Rogers. [2583]

Bill of exchange to John Hawkins. [2584]

Death of Maria's child. Failure of the mails. Plans to visit her on the way to Monticello. Inquiries about her health. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and John Wayles Eppes. [652]

Maria's illness. [653]

Bill of exchange to T. J. [2585]

Parliamentary irregularities of Continental Congress and U.S. House of Representatives. Senate better. Encloses text of T. J. A Manual of Parliamentary Practice for Wythe's corrections. [2586]

Envoys at Lisbon. Sell tobacco to Mr. Lieper, not to French. Bordeaux and London prices. West Indies stock. John Barnes to pay draft. New York market. Congress to adjourn. [2587]

Explains how the proceeds from his annual tobacco crop are used to pay his supply merchant in Virginia.

For nails received from [Richard] Richardson by Carr and Thomas Bell. [654]

Nails and brads delivered by R. Richardson. [2588]

Aversion to ceremony and wish to avoid newspaper publicity. Visit to Eppington. Progress of good sense and Republicanism. [655]

Sent box of plants and plaster of Paris. Instructions for construction at Monticello. Horses to meet him at Eppington. References to Davy Bowles, Nicholas Lewis, Reuben Perry, and Mr. Short. [656]

Plans for trip to Monticello via Eppington or Mont Blanco. References to John Wayles Eppes, Francis Eppes, Martha Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. [657]

Maria's health restored. T. J.'s trip to Mont Blanco. Mr. Powell has agreed to go to Monticello (as overseer?). Reference to Miss Church. Death of [John?] Bolling. [658]

Suit against D. Mossis, involving James Ross, Mr. Skitt, P. Cours, and Colonel Morrir. Lilly's efficiency as overseer. Wheat crop, fruit, and sheep in good condition. [Richard] Richardson's work on T. J.'s apartment. Ursula's illness due to poisons of the "Buckingham Negro conjuror." Forwards sheeting samples. [659]

Discusses arrangements to have horses sent from Monticello to the home of John Wayles Eppes, where he intends to rest for a few days.

Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager. [670]

Covering an account. Packages in the hands of Mr. Sheaff. Shipment of goods including china and oil. Eight per cent stock looking up. Purchase of government stock for William Short, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and T. J. Medicine from Dr. Jackson. References to Mr. Stewart (Gilbert Stuart?) and G. Simpson. [660]

Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager. [670]

Disapproves of Union dinner. Disregard of Chase's accusations of atheism. Callender should be defended. Arrival of treaty from France. Reference to Dupont. [661]

Company's account, signed by James Lyle, covering T. J.'s payments from 4 March 1790 to 12 November 1798 on his bond. [662]

Dr. and Mrs. [William] Bache, and Mrs. Monroe are in the neighborhood. The "Forte piano" has arrived. Murder of Birch [Samuel Burch] by George Carter. Heavy wheat crop. Hopes for visit from Maria and John Eppes. [663]

Bill of exchange for Van Staphorst & Hubbard. T. J.'s chairs misdirected to [James?] Brown for Col. [Samuel J.?] Cabell. References to Mrs. Ratcliffe and [J.] Letchworth. [664]

Francis Eppes' accident. Money required by Francis Eppes as security for Daniel Hylton. Maria Eppes mentioned. [665]

Post script dated September 17 explains that T. J. believed original document miscarried, thus he his sending a duplicate. Architectural plan for Nicholas' house. Peter Carr's plan. [2588-a]

Forwarding an account. Discounts at the Bank of Pennsylvania. Bill of exchange to Van Staphorst & Hubbard for the credit of "P. M." Has acquired new house and store. Government stock for Tadeusz Kosciuszko, William Short, and J. B. Reference to Mrs. Ratcliffe, [John] Richards, S. T. Mason. [666]

Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager. [670]

Mrs. Randolph, whom Boardly knew in England, holds marriage contract annuity payable by Peter Randolph, Peyton Randolph, and Philip Grymes. Peter Randolph's estate insolvent. Edmund Randolph is Peyton Randolph's heir. Suit filed against Philip Grymes, who can claim against Edmund Peyton, who cannot pay. [2589]

TJ has refused to accept a gift of two casks of wine from [Josef] Yznardi as he accepts no presents in office. TJ will pay for the wine and asks Smith to forward the casks to Gibson & Jefferson. TJ congratulates Smith on the "triumphs of republicanism" in Baltimore adding that the "spirit of 76 had never left the people...." He assures Smith that whether or not he wins the presidency the republicans will have a majority in the House of Representatives which "will keep the government from running wild...."

T. J.'s accommodations at Mr. Conrade's. Nautical Almanacs ordered. Pamphlet regarding C. C. P[inckney]. References to Messrs. Langdon, Baldwin, and Brown. [667]

Price of handkerchiefs. Reference to Mr. Munn. [668]

Requests that Samuel Woodson replace Nathaniel Perkins as postmaster at Goochland Court House. [669]

Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager. [670]

Wants to study in Europe as did John Trumbull. Prefers diplomatic post in France to one in Italy. [2590]

Congress assembled. Housing costs more than at Philadelphia. Senate opposition to French treaty. Judiciary. Territorial governments. Votes of Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee uncertain. Republican candidates have more votes than Federalists, Mr Adams and Mr. Pinckney. Mr. Powell builds nailery. Mentions Col. Burr, Maria, and Edgehill. [2591]

Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager. [670]

Lists Monticello, Thornton Gap, Ruffner's, Cunningham's Mill, Rockfish Gap, Kennerley's, Madison's Cove, Jones's, Gilbert's, Narrow Passage, Rappidan, Robinson River, Brown's Culpeper Court House, Hedgeman River, Fauquier Court House, Germantown, [Pa.?], Widow Nevill's, West's Ordinary, Leesburg, Knowland's Ferry, Zane's, Winchester, Threetons, McCormack's, Harper's Ferry, Frederictown, [Md.?], Bentley's. Taverns listed, Leesburg: McEntire's, Indian King; Frederictown: Crush's, Sycamore Tree; Tawney Town: Mrs. Charlton's, Caleb's, Bacchus and Threetons; Petersburg: Kurtz's, The Swan; McAllister's Town: Rhenegher's; Yorktown: White's, Sign of the Lemon; Lancaster: Rickhart's, The Bear. Other towns: Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Lansdowne, Elkrun Church, Piscotaway, Port Tobacco, Howe's Ferry, Port Royal, Bowling Green, Hanover Court House, Goodall's, Richmond. [2592]

[2593]

Plan for crop rotation--wheat, corn, and rye--for the years 1800-1804. [671]

Not executed by Jefferson. [N-390]

These notes are from ca. 1800, as the remodeling of Monticello is mentioned in the notes. These drawings, however, are not for Monticello, but for a house in town, probably Philadelphia. These drawings were evidently modified and submitted to James Barbour for Barboursville in 1817 as stated by Kimball. [N-4a]

[N-409]

Family's health good. Lilly's difficulties in hiring workers. Arrival of [John] Craven, new overseer. Work done at Monticello in clearing fields and in the nailery. Problems of handling the slaves. Mentions Mr. Powell and [Richard] Richardson, overseers. [672]

Visit to Mount Vernon. Enquiries about Maria from Martha Washington and Mrs. Lewis. Election of 1800. Colonel Burr's conduct honorable. Family meetings at Monticello and in Washington planned. [673]

Money for T. J. in check and cash. Reference to John Richards. [674]

Martha's illness. Lilly making up a gang. Clover, peas, turnips for the garden. Turnips required to feed sheep. Election to be decided in the House of Representatives. Reference to Cornelia Randolph. [675]

T. J. writes regarding the payment he made Trumbull for a double pair of prints which he paid with an order on Leroy and Bayard.

Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.

Remittance to Gibson & Jefferson. Credit to William Short's account. [676]

Requests Peyton to purchase shares of Henderson estate for T. J. in Peyton's name. Survey of line between T. J.'s land and the Henderson land. Equal vote for Republican candidates in the election of 1800. References to Colle, [John] Watson, and [Robert] Snelson. [677]

Apologizes for long delay in writing. Offers to purchase his land near Lynchburg. Report that T. J. cast deciding vote in nomination of bankrupt son-in law of Adams, Joshua Johnston, as postmaster. [678]

William Short's account. [679]

Sends two pairs of black silk stockings. References to Mr. Pickford and Mr. Latimore. [680]

Refuses to sell Poplar Forest. Justifies his vote for Joshua Johnston. References to John Adams and George Washington. [681]

Martha's illness. Anne Randolph's disposition. Election thrown into the House of Representatives. Comments on visitors who refuse to confine themselves to visiting hours. [682]

Coming election. Dinsmore's account. Mentions Lillie [Gabriel Lilly?] and Dr. Bache. [2594]

Salary payments when he changes position on March 4. Urges that T. J. draw on him if necessary. Accounts with William Short and Tadeusz Kosciuszko. [683]

Election still deadlocked. Denies personal ambition, but wishes to bring government back to republican principles. Plans for trip to Monticello. [684]

Purchase of John R. Kerr's and Tucker Woodson's shares of the Bennett Henderson estate. Election concluded. [685]

Mr. Tyler took letter to Maria. Eppes family at Monticello. Bedford stock. Gibson & Jefferson to pay for horses. Horses from Dr. Walker, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Haxall. Cost of Presidency. Col. Hoomes's horses. Federalists weak. Senate may reject nominations. No European news. [2595]

T. J. states he does not know the price of journeymen in D.C., but expects there will be more work in D.C. than Philadelphia. T. J. has engaged someone else to do his own brick or stone work, therefore, he would have no employment for Richardson.

Glad of his explanation of Joshua Johnston's appointment. Congratulations on his election to presidency. Asks for appointment to office. [686]

Stressing harmony and unity, the value of Republican principles, need for wise and frugal, but not too powerful, government. Outlines the essential principles of our government. [687]

Measures relative to the Navy. Postpones answer to Smith's letter regarding a consulship for William Buchanan. References to James Madison, Albert Gallatin. [688]

John Barnes wrote about Kosciuszko's financial affairs. Bank stock converted to U.S. government loan. Republican majority. Land for Kosciuszko near Monticello. Mentions Mr. Dawson and Mr. Pichon. [2595-a]

Conveying Isham Henderson's share of Bennett Henderson's estate to James L. Henderson, and from him to Craven Peyton. Witnesses: Dan Richarson, Abraham Grove, John McLean, and William Clark. Confirmation of deed by Isham upon his coming of age, 6 June 1804. Certification by Matthew Flournoy and Thomas Given, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, Ky., by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County, Ky., and by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice of the Peace of Shelby County. [689]

Conveys personal and public news. Topics include his health; Mazzei's marriage; a humorous comment on marriage in general; vetches; cymling and squash seeds, with a suggestion for hybridizing; the sale of Colle; the poverty of an old friend; Bishop James Madison and his new cabinet officers.

Rejoicing over the victory of the Republican Party. [690]

The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of government. [691]

Probably owned by T. J.

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Suggesting temporary acceptance of the post of Secretary of the Navy. Factors involved in the appointments of [William] Kilty, [Wilson Cary] Nicholas, and James Wilkinson. Importance of civilian control of the military. References to [Gabriel] Duval. [692]

Consultation regarding the Navy Department. [693]

Comments on being elected to the presidency of the United States: "The post is not enviable, as it affords little exercise for social affections. There is something within us which makes us wish to have things conducted in our own way, and which we generally fancy to be patriotism. This passion is gratified by such a position." Mentions that Maria Jefferson Eppes and Martha Jefferson Randolph are pregnant.

Constitution will be administered according to the will of the founders. [694]

Acknowledges congratulations on election. Will uphold Constitution for good of people. [2596]

Trip to Monticello. Purchase of horses from Dr. Walker, [Thomas] Bell, Mr. Haxall, or Dr. Shore. Draft on Gibson & Jefferson. [John] Dawson's mission to France. Robert R. Livingston appointed minister to France. Adams' midnight appointments. Policy with respect to removal of incumbents from office. [695]

Information regarding T. J.'s accounts with Gibson & Jefferson, Rapin & Co., Mr. Carpenter, S. H. Smith, and [James?] Stewart. References to Joseph Dougherty and the Bank of Columbia. [696]

Defends himself against brother's charge of lack of delicacy in requesting an appointment to office. [697]

Paid by bill of exchange. [2598]

Family at Edgehill well. Nancy Jefferson's marriage to Charles Lewis. Purchase of horses. New British Admiralty Courts in Jamaica and the Windward Islands will relieve U. S. of British spoliation. References to Martha Randolph and Maria Eppes. [698]

Letter to Mr. Eppes about horses at Bermuda Hundred. Davy Bowles comes for them. John works for Lilly; Goliah is gardener. Invites her to Washington. Bacon to arrive from Bedford before she reaches Monticello. [2599]

Will send the copper sheeting for Monticello roof. James Madison may rent Mr. [John?] Marshall's dwelling. Mentions [John] Richards, Gibson & Jefferson. [699]

Navy Department matters. Appointments. Letters from St. George Tucker regarding Captain Cowper. Letter from [Stephen] Sayre regarding a purchase on Long Island. Letter from General [Alexander] Spotswood. Necessity of silence regarding appointments. Mentions John Adams and Benjamin Stoddert. [700]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Breaking in of horses bought for T. J. Plans for the summer at Monticello. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha Randolph, Maria Eppes, Frances Eppes I, the Trist family, Martin (slave), and Davy (slave). [701]

Election of Peter Carr. Purchase of fish. Birth of Samuel Carr's son. References to Overton Carr and Dolly Madison. [702]

Paid by John Barnes. [2600]

Payments to Mr. Peale, Colonel Hoomes, and Mr. Rapin. [703]

Bill for milk and cream. [758]

Check for and address of James Stewart, Philadelphia. [704]

Bill of exchange to Joseph Rapin. [2601]

Bill of exchange to Colin C. Wills. [2602]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Concerning T. J.'s account with Barnes. [705]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Returning thanks for their congratulations on his election. Safety rests with preservation of union, with powers divided between state and federal governments. [706]

Pleasant society in Washington. Visit by Mr. and Mrs. Madison. Meeting of the Eppes, Randolphs, and T. J. at Monticello. [707]

Favors simple etiquette in correspondence between the President and governors. [708]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Clearance papers for the Ship Venus, Capt. Samuel Bunce, bound for Liverpool, countersigned by James Madison. [709]

Clearance papers for Schooner Maria, Joseph Storey, captain, bound for St. Sebastians, countersigned by James Madison. [710]

Martha and the children. George Jefferson's account of work at Bermuda Hundred. Lilly has begun work on the canal. Request by a Mr. Dillon to collect pine knots on T. J.'s land on the Hardware River. Reference to [John] Craven and Christopher Hudson. [711]

Requests money in U.S. bills. [2602-a]

Directions for safe journey to Monticello for Maria. Satisfaction with horses purchased from Dr. [John] Shore and Mr. Haxall. [712]

Family meeting at Monticello. Storm destroyed skylights at Monticello. Charlottesville and Milton damaged. Mrs. Randolph and Mrs. Lilburn Lewis had trouble with Martha Jefferson Carr about T. J.'s stockings. [2603]

[758]

Letter to John Wayles Eppes. Maria's trip to Monticello. Martha well. Hail storm broke windows at Edgehill. Broken skylights at Monticello. Wants Maria and Martha to come to Washington in fall. Mentions Mrs. Eppes and Eppington. [2604]

Appointment of Mr. Buchanan as consul to the isles of France and Bourbon. Midnight appointments. Navy Department offered to John Langdon. News of arrival of the ships General Greene and John Adams. References to appointments of Messrs. [John M.?] Forbes, [William?] Lewis, and Stacey. [713]

Mr. Eppes and Mr. Randolph's harvest; wheat prices; threshing machine; storm in Albemarle. Messages for Anne and Ellen Randolph. Cucumbers and raspberries not yet on the market. References to Maria Eppes. [714]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

[758]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

[758]

[758]

Requesting appointment of Dr. John K. Read of Norfolk to supply medicine to marines or army. Note by T. J.: " . . . not a man . . .deserves countenance less than Dr. Reade . . . ." [715]

Request for funds to be sent via Thomas Walker. Division of the Henderson estate delayed until T. J. arrives. [716]

Controversy regarding dismantling of the Berceau. References to Colonel Habersham and Benjamin Stoddert. [717]

[758]

Sends money by Thomas Walker. Expects to he home soon. Sorry J[ohn?] Henderson did not sell his shares. [718]

Visit by the Eppes and Randolphs to Monticello. Smallpox vaccination. Sends some music. [719]

T. J. requests fruit and books to be included in a previous order of groceries to be shipped to Richmond.

[758]

Death of Mrs. Ariana Jenings Randolph. Unable to spare the time to act as guardian to the grandchildren. References to [Philip Ludwell?] Grymes, John Randolph (1727-1784), and [Robert?] Gourslay. [720]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

T. J.'s groceries and plaster of Paris aboard the sloop Abigail and Rebecca. Payment by John Richards on T. J.'s account to Dr. Jackson and Mr. Mercire for syrup of punch. Purchase of figs, raisins, almonds, looking glasses. References to Mr. Rapin and Mr. Conrad. [721]

Interest and dividend on government stock. [722]

Letter covering his account; purchase of public stock; letter for Peyton Short. Enclosure: Account recording debit and credit entries from 15 May to 31 July 1801. [723]

Plasterers for Monticello. Letter from Mr. Rapin regarding "old LaMair" (Etienne LeMaire). [724]

Miller writes concerning the construction of a lighthouse on Faulkner's Island. He discusses exploration of the island for a suitable site, submission of proposals, alterations in the plan to bring down construction costs, the selection of a Mr. Woodward of Connecticut who offered to face the structure with hewn stone, and the delayed completion of the work. Both Gallatin and T. J. have signed their approval of the proposed construction

Transmitting official papers via a tourist, Mrs. Tudor of Boston [725]

Vicissitudes of the plasterers for Monticello: Mr. King in jail for debt; Mr. Martin Wairscher unable to collect an account and with a new wife. Books, dry fruits, almonds, glass tumblers, plaster of Paris for T. J. Eyeglasses for Mrs. Conrad. Visit from [David] Higginbotham. References to John Richards and Mr. Rapin. [726]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Goods for T. J. Receipt from the James River Canal Co. for William Short. Purchase of government stocks for Short. Advises that Jefferson buy stock. References to Gibson & Jefferson, Mr. Andrews, [Joseph] Dougherty, [John?] Hanson, Etienne LeMaire, Mr. Rapin, and Martin Wairscher. [727]

Experiment regarding cowpox. Payment of the servants (at the Executive Mansion?) by Mr. Rapin. Marriage of Frederick and Molly (slaves?). Receipt of T. J.'s salary, portions of which are assigned to Mr. M. and to the Bank of Columbia. Reference to [Etienne] LeMaire. [728]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2605]

Suggests that [Joseph] Dougherty bring T. J.'s new chariot and harness, made by Conrad Hanse, from Philadelphia to Washington. Information given to Dr. Edwards respecting Mr. Stewart's (i.e. Gilbert Stuart) portrait. Failure of John Richards to ship window glass or sheeting. Receipt of T. J.'s salary from the Treasury. References to Mr. Donath, [Etienne] LeMaire, Mr. Rapin, and Mr. Taylor. [729]

Will give strength to rights of states reserved to them and will keep powers of the executive within a safe line. [730]

Payments to Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Gilpin by Mr. Rapin. Payment to Conrad Hanse for harness and chariot and to Gilbert Stuart for the portrait of T. J. Accounts with Messrs. Robert and Jones. Drafts on the Bank of the U. S. [731]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Requesting a pardon for his son-in-law, Mr. Dotton. References to Judge William Paterson and Aaron Ogden. [732]

[Joseph] Dougherty's trip to Philadelphia to get T. J.'s chariot from Conrad Hanse. Payments to Conrad Hanse by Brown, Rives & Co.'s draft on Walker & Kennedy of Philadelphia. Payments to Roberts & Jones, and Mr. Carpenter. Account with Mr. Sheaff. Dr. Edwards' information regarding Mr. Stuart. [733]

Declaration by Peyton that he holds in trust for T. J. the lands purchased from John R. and Sarah Kerr, James L. Henderson, Isham Henderson, and Charles Henderson, their shares in the estate of Bennett Henderson. [734]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Covering a statement of payments to be made to Bank of Columbia, Mr. Harris, Mr. Rapin, J. Roberts, William Sheaff, and Mr. Taylor. [735]

Lands divided among Eliza, Isham, Lucy, Charles, Bennett H., James L. Frances, John, Sarah, and Nancy Henderson. Returned to the Albemarle County Court by David Anderson, David Higingbotham (i.e. Higginbotham), and John Lewis, Commissioners. [736]

T. J. fortunate in balloting for lots in Bennett Henderson estate. James L. Henderson who got the mill seat can be bought out. Disposition of houses occupied by [Marcy?] Thorp and Faris. [1008]

Remittance of Craven Peyton's post notes, which are passed conveniently. Mentions John Watson, David Higginbotham, Mr. Heath, and Mr. Davison. [737]

Payment for the Bennett Henderson estate land. Requests exact statement of all shares and a plat of the property. Instructions regarding future purchasers. Descriptions and forms for the deeds of James L. Henderson, Isham Henderson, Charles Henderson, and John R. Kerr. [738]

Bill of exchange for hat and value of jacket to Edward Lemaire. [2606]

Memorandum regarding T. J.'s accounts, with references to Mr. Rapin, Mr. Andrews, Dr. Edward, and [Gilbert?] Stuart. [739]

Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty. [2607]

Clearance papers for the Brig James, William Fairchild master, sailing from New Haven, Conn., to Dominica. [740]

Purchase of shares in the Bennett Henderson estate. Instructions about Shadwell. References to John R. Kerr, J[ohn?] Henderson, James L. Henderson, [Dabney] Carr, and [William] Woods. [741]

Receipt for $206 for T. J.'s chariot and harness. [742]

Patent for 2,000 acres of land between the Little Miami and the Scioto Rivers, to Peyton, assignee of William Washington. Grant given in consideration of Washington's military service in the Revolution, a part of Military Warrant No. 2263. Countersigned by James Madison. #744 on verso. [743]

Patent for 2,000 acres of land between the Little Miami and Scioto Rivers, to Washington, assignee of William Washington. Grant given in consideration of William Washington's military service in the Revolution, a part of Military Warrant No. 2263. Countersigned by James Madison. [744]

Bill for looking glasses.

Declines T. J.'s offer of money to clear Bedford County lands. Plans to build at Pantops where he has sown bearded wheat. Work on pecan trees by Gabriel Lilly. Health of Maria and her son. [745]

Instructions to rent Shadwell. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and to Thomas Eston Randolph. [746]

Inquiries about her health and the little boy's. Recommends Mrs. Suddarth as a nurse. Proposal to Mr. Eppes regarding Pantops and Poplar Forest. Hopes they will stay at Monticello. [747]

Will not reply to letter from Denniston & Chatham regarding Duane case. States his position on the unconstitutionality of Alien and Sedition laws. [2607-a]

Disposal of notes of Bank of Columbia which is in serious crisis. Reference to Col. C. L. Lewis. [748]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Bank of Columbia notes. Renting of Shadwell. Plat of the Henderson lands made by William Wood. Contracting to supply Miltonians with firewood. Reference to Thomas Eston Randolph and William Davenport. [750]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2608]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2609]

Illness of Ellen, Cornelia, and Virginia Randolph, and Francis Eppes. [749]

Report from T. J.'s overseer: division of Poplar Forest with John W. Eppes and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.; corn, wheat, and tobacco crops; beef and hogs killed; Thomas Whittinton's and Bowling Clarke's share of the profits. Reference to Brown & Co. [751]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2610]

Deeding their share in the Rennett Henderson estate (with certain exceptions). [752]

Plat of the land in Milton or elsewhere in Albemarle County. The shares of the heirs labeled by T. J. [753]

Leasing of Shadwell to William Davenport. Purchase of John, Bennett H., and Nancy Henderson's shares of the Bennett Henderson estate. [754]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Mr. Wanscher at Monticello. Mr. Perry brings timber. Peace between Great Britain and France. [2611]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2612]

Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty. [2613]

T. J. unable to pay for Madeira wine. [2613-a]

Gift of a ham. Quotes Jonathan Swift on gifts. [755]

Asks that he correct enclosed writings. [2615]

Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission merchant during the year 1801. [756]

Undated plat by T. J. of Poplar Forest tract shows boundaries, roads, existing and proposed buildings; floor plan of house on verso, rooms designated in Anglo-Saxon. [7], N-255

Controlling authority, recognized by the compact, is that of three-fourths of the states. President's duty with regard to the rights of the states. [757]

The first three volumes contain amusing or edifying newspaper articles or poetry clipped by Jefferson and sent to his family. Articles are pasted on letter covers addressed to T. J. The fourth scrapbook contains political, sentimental, and humorous songs and poems, satires, parodies, and ballads clipped by T. J. Bookplate of William H. Clark, with legend, "Bought at the sale of the library of John Randolph of Roanoke by Wm. H. Clark of Halifax Co., Va. and presented by Mr. Clark to Miss Sarah Randolph of Edgehill." [759, 3172]

[758]

[758]

[758]

Also signed by James Madison. [2616]

Value of the Constitution. Acknowledges address of the citizens of Cheshire. [760]

Work at Monticello. Mr. Wanscher finishing cellar. [2616-a]

Opposition to established religion. [761]

Extremely busy. Sending rather than reading the State of the Union message contributes to harmony. Strength of Federalists and Republicans in the Congress. French expedition against Santo Domingo. Arrival of mammoth cheese. Prospect of New England's return to Republican principles. Importance of laying off counties into hundreds or captaincies. Method of waterproofing clothes. [762]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter. [2617]

States' rights essential to our political fabric. [763]

Juneo dead; family well. Work at Monticello. John Perry in Fluvanna. Mentions Mr. Oldham and Critta. [2620]

Order to pay William Duane. [2620-a]

[2621]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Newton. [2622]

John Perrie's (Perry?) mistake in letter informing T. J. of purchases for Monticello. Conduct of T. J.'s foreman, Gabriel Lilly, [John] Craven, and Burgess Griffin. References to N. Allen, Martha Randolph, Virginia Randolph, and Dr. Wardlaw. [764]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2623]

Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty. [2624]

Work at Monticello. Prince Ruspoli visited Mrs. Randolph. Mr. Wanscher needs money. [2625]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2626]

Whooping cough better. Translation of Justin's ancient history. [765]

Encloses letter for Maria. House of Representatives repealed judiciary bill. Needs another horse. All well at Edgehill. Mr. and Mrs. [Hore Browse?] Trist here. [766]

Latin improves. Goes in spring to Latin school with Beverly Randolph. [2627]

Purchase of horse to match Castor. Maria and their son in good health. [767]

Randolph sends news on the health and progress of his children.

Report of Committee of House of Delegates concerning General Assembly action on Alien and Sedition Laws. Mentions U.S. Senate. [2628]

Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. has decided to purchase land in Georgia rather than in Mississippi. Hopes Maria and John Wayles Eppes will visit Monticello. Best route to Monticello. Gift of medals taken from the Houdon bust of Jefferson. [768]

Land in Northwest Territory. Countersigned by James Madison. [2629]

Bill of exchange to William Parkinson. Receipted by Charles Peale Polk. [2630]

Faith in the will of the people as exercised in their elective franchise. Comments on election of 1800. [769]

Plans for meeting the Eppes. Amendment for means of designating president and vice-president. [770]

T. J. conveys travel directions (present, as an enclosure) for Milledge, U.S. Representative from Georgia, from "George town ferry...hence to Mr. [Thomas] Mann Randolph's" that include not only specific instructions for roads to be followed, but also T. J.'s notes on roads and taverns.

To leave for Monticello when Congress adjourns. Books for Maria. Spectacles for [Elizabeth] Eppes. Proposed visit by Maria to Monticello. Mentions Dr. Walker and John Wayles Eppes. [771]

Payment of T. J.'s accounts due. Failure of the Bank of Columbia to pay a note because of scarcity of bank paper. Purchase of government stock for William Short through C. Ludlow. Budget for T. J.'s salary. [772]

Failure of a discount at the Bank of Columbia. Purchase of government stock for William Short through C. Ludlow in New York. Payment of T. J.'s accounts. Bills of exchange for General Kosciuszko. Need for regulation of lower class. References to Gibson & Jefferson, Mr. Hooper, Etienne LeMaire. [773]

Bill of exchange to T. J. Receipted by J. Dougherty. [2631]

Business regarding the Bennett Henderson estate. References to John R. Kerr and James L. Henderson. [774]

Bill for frames for prints.

Payment through George Jefferson, Richmond, for work done in regard to Henderson lands. [775]

Request for delay in paying for further shares in Henderson tract. Henderson mill useless. [776]

Books shipped by Gibson & Jefferson on ship Good Welcome from James River, Richmond, to Washington, D.C. [2632]

T. J. sends Barnes an account of his financial affairs, noting his intention to "squeeze down the household expenses" and his hopes to be completely out of debt by October.

Courtesy offer of general services. [777]

For clothing. [2632-a]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter. [2633]

She and Francis Eppes have been ill. Is keeping Francis' nurse, Crity (i.e. Critta). Trip to Monticello. John Wayles Eppes finishing his harvest. References to Martha Randolph and Elizabeth Eppes. [778]

Work for Mr. Fitch. Doors at Monticello. Sketches of slaves' quarters. Coming to Monticello. [779], [2634]

Maria is unwell at Eppington. Cannot accept T. J.'s offer of residence at Monticello because he is candidate for House of Representatives. Wheat crop. [780]

Bill of exchange to T. J. [2635]

Moses Myers, Richard Evers, Arthur Lee, Littleton W. Tazewell of Williamsburg considered for Commissioners of Bankruptcy in Norfolk. Henry Hiort, Thomas Willock, John Dunn present Commissioners. May all be Republicans. T. J. to Monticello. [2636]

Measles in the Randolph family. Reference to slaves, Bet, Sally, and Critta. Spectacles for Elizabeth Eppes. [781]

Reviews Act of Congress, 1802 May 1, for borrowing money by Commissioners of Washington, to be paid by sale of lots in Washington, guaranteed by Treasury of U.S. Debt due state of Maryland. [2636-a]

Measles escaped. References to the health of Anne and Cornelia Randolph, and Peter Hemming. Measles in Mr. Walton's family and at Monticello. Need for sheets, towels, counterpane, and tea china. [782]

Maria's miscarriage. Trip to Monticello postponed because of Francis Eppes' bad health. [783]

Deed to lot no. 15 in Milton, Va., and to tobacco warehouses on the Rivanna River. [784]

Deed to three tenths of warehouse, one half of lot no. 15 and all of lot no. 57 in Milton, Va. [785]

Bill of exchange to T. J. Receipted by Joseph Dougherty. [2637]

Receipt by Gibson & Jefferson of money on accounts of William Short and the James River Canal Co. Enclosed to T. J. in [787], 1802 July 30. [2638]

Bill for nails, receipt of which is acknowledged by James Dinsmore. [786]

Dr. Wardlaw's payment to Mrs. Jackson. Window blinds, books, and claret awaiting a conveyance. Comments on the latest Federalist Brutus. [787]

Payment in bank notes by Mr. Smith, will void T. J.'s draft on Smith paid to Mr. Pennington. Gibson & Jefferson's account. Account with T. J. for July. [788]

William Short's account. China and liquor in the possession of Etienne LeMaire await shipment. [789]

Visit by William Short. Mail service to Charlottesville. Payment to Etienne LeMaire. [790]

Regarding land for John Peyton.

William Short's journey. T. J.'s financial resources. Report by Etienne LeMaire regarding pump at President's House needing repair. [791]

Introducing Isham Henderson who wishes to borrow law books. Endorsement: "lent him 4th Blackstone / Ruffhead: Jacob's L. Dict / June 7.08. wrote to C. Peyton to recover it." [792]

Republicans to be Commissioners of Bankruptcy. Nominations from Bradley and Judge Smith. Persons should live near meeting place of U.S. Court. Secretary of State to handle distant cases. [2639]

Slanderous publications regarding T. J. William Short expected at Monticello. T. J.'s account with Barnes. [793]

[2640]

Proposes delay in orders for the frigate John Adams, until the conditions in Tunis and the Mediterranean area are stabilized. Mentions Tripoli, Emperor of Morocco, Governor of Tangiers, Mr. Simpson, Dale. [794]

Note payable in Virginia currency. Assigned to Frederick Harris, John J. Hawkins, and P. Hoffman. [2640-a]

Letters for William and Peyton Short. Payments to Etienne LeMaire and Joseph Dougherty. Carriage tax. Warrant for T. J.'s salary to take up his bank debt. [795]

Republicans Mark Richards and Reuben Atwater of Westminister, James Elliot of Brattleborough, and Oliver Gallop of Hartland for Commissioners of Bankruptcy. Judge Smith should name four for other side of mountains; should alternate meetings between U.S. Court and state capitol. Federalist machinations in legislative elections. [2641]

Account with Brown & Relf paid by John Richards. T. J.'s present balance. Offers to loan T. J. money to pay Gibson & Jefferson in Richmond. [796]

Agreement on rent of house in Milton sold to Peyton, which John Henderson has rented from Elizabeth Henderson. [797]

Conveying all dower rights in estate of husband, Bennett Henderson, except mill, warehouse, improved lots in town of Milton. Witnesses: James L. Henderson, Charles Anderson, Eliza Henderson, Isham Henderson, John Gentry. Acknowledgment of deed in Shelby County, Ky., before Matthew Flournoy and Thomas I. Givin, Justices, by Isham Henderson and John L. Henderson, 6 June 1804. Certified by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, same date. Craig's certificate certified by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice, Shelby County Court. Deed recorded Albemarle County, July 1804. Attested by John Nicholas, Clerk. [798]

Deed from James L. Henderson for legatees of Bennett Henderson, deceased (Bennett H., Eliza, Frances, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson) to all lands in Albemarle County except a mill, warehouse, and storehouse in Milton, Va. Witnesses: Charles Henderson, G. Tennill (?), James Barlow. Acknowledged before Matthew Flournoy, Thomas Givin, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, 6 June 1804. Certification that Flournoy and Givin are Justices of the Peace by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, 6 June 1804. Certification by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice of the Peace, that James Craig's certificate is in due form, 6 June 1804. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County Court, July 1804. [799]

Approval for the sailing of Navy's frigate John Adams, in order to withdraw from Morocco and Tunis forces not needed against Tripoli. Commends speed with which the New York was fitted out. Mentions James Madison, Albert Gallatin. [800]

Payments to Mr Claxton and to Gibson & Jefferson. Etienne LeMaire's illness. Letters for William Short. [801]

Etienne LeMaire improving. Uprising of slaves in Washington has subsided. [802]

Suit against E. Lanham on account of [James?] Oldham's note. Etienne LeMaire recovered. References to Mr. Morse, William Short, and Dr. Gant. [803]

Ill upon arrival. Details of Maria's proposed visit to Washington. John Wayles Eppes' bridle is delivered to Davy Bowles. Mentions [George] Jefferson. [804]

Instructions to name the following as Commissioners of Bankruptcy: Samuel Prentiss, Darius Chipman, Richard Skinner, Mark Richards, Reuben Atwater, James Elliot, and Oliver Gallop, all of Vermont; and to issue to Robert Kran, a commission as Marshall of South Carolina in place of Charles B. Cockran, resigned. [805]

T. J. should abandon commercial involvement in European affairs if he wants to represent U.S. government. Cites Mr. Livingston. Mr. R. leaving England soon for Virginia. Originally calendared as [1786?] [2413]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Monroe. Receipted by Thomas Monroe and Thomas Turner. [2642]

T. J.'s account; payment of bills. [806]

Refusal to handle General M.'s [John P. G. Muhlenberg?] business. [807]

Concerning General M's business. (Second letter of 16 October on this subject.) [808]

Republicans to be Commissioners of Bankruptcy. Newburn, Wilmington, and Edenton to be considered. [2643]

Bill of exchange to T. J. [2644]

Bill of exchange to T. J., payable to E. Lemaire. Receipted by J. Dougherty. [2645]

Purchase of lands of Bennett Henderson, deceased, from his widow, Elizabeth Henderson. Conveyance of land in Boone County, [Ky.?] from [James L.?] Henderson. [809]

Trip to Washington to visit T. J. Requests an order of wigs from Mme. de Pick of Philadelphia. Mentions Mrs. Madison. [810]

Transmitting T. J.'s account covering the month of October 1802. Urging him not to resort to bank credit. [811]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter. [2646]

Must delay payment for lands of the Henderson estate, because of payments due to Messrs. Overton, Brown, and Wells. References to Bennett H., Eliza, Frances, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson. [812]

Wigs from Philadelphia ordered by Mrs. Madison. Plans for Maria and Martha's trip to Washington. [813]

Plans for trip to Washington. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha Randolph, Mr. [Nicholas?] Lewis, and John Wayles Eppes. Lock of hair to be matched by the wigs. [814]

Money due Martin Wanscher in Alexandria. Pay in hills of Alexandria or Washington bank. Wonders if Bank of Columbia will pass them. [2647]

Delay in payment will be satisfactory. Asks for authority to act to put someone on Henderson lands. John Henderson's unwillingness to sell. Purchase of the Kerr share. [815]

Order for payment.

Payment for Henderson estate lands. Prefers action in Peyton's name. Purchase of the Kerr share. [816]

Work at Monticello. Nailboys to leave Mr. Stewart and go to Mr. Lilly. Lilly to be supplied with nail making equipment. Roofing tin. Work in progress, including that of Messrs. Oldham, Fitch, and Perry. Mentions Mr. Higginbotham. [2649]

Bill of exchange to Mr. McLaughlin. Receipted by Edgar Patterson. [2650]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter. [2651]

Draft on T. J. given to D[abney] Carr. Part payment for Henderson estate lands. [817]

Virginia General Assembly. Stevens T. Mason is U.S. Senator. George Hay and Calendar fought. Mentions Recorder. Federalist and Republican feud. Taxes Treasury surplus. Mr. Page in Richmond. [2652]

Regarding appointment of William Bellinger Bullock, Joseph Welscher, Edward Stebbins, and John Postel Williamson, as Commissioners of Bankruptcy for Georgia. Commission to George Gilpin, as Judge of Orphan's Court. Alexandria, Va. [818]

James T. Callender's dismissal by the County Court of Henrico. [819]

Bill of exchange to T. J. [2653]

Recommending Lewis Harvey as secretary to James Monroe's embassy. [820]

Order for sugar, tea, rice, barley, crackers, and porter to be sent to Monticello. [821]

Difficulty in making payment for Henderson estate. Draft in favor of [Dabney] Carr. [822]

Purchase of coffee, sugar, barley, rice, raisins, olives, spices, crackers, and porter for T. J. [823]

Health of Maria and Francis. Gabriel Lilly unable to hire hands to work at Pantops because of fear of Mr. Page. Trip to Monticello in March. No competitor in the election in his district. Report on debt due from the Commonwealth of Virginia. References to Thomas M. Randolph, Jr., City Point, and Edgehill. [824]

Statements of accounts rendered to T. J. by Barnes as his fiscal and purchasing agent. [863]

Requests draft on George Jefferson in payment for Henderson estate. [825]

To meet Eppes and Maria at Monticello. Lilly works on canal. Dislikes borrowing from Federalist banks. [2654]

For 2 pipes of wine from Haarlem, Netherlands, consigned to John Barnes, signed by Francis O'Meara, master of the Sloop Maria. [826]

Gives him order on Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond, with the help of John Barnes of Georgetown. Copy of draft. [827]

Banker in Georgetown enables him to enclose draft on Gibson & Jefferson to cover debt. [2655]

No measles. Virginia speaks well. Ellen learns French . Cornelia sends love. Wants geography book. [2655-a]

Bill of exchange to James Hamilton and/or J. Campbell for College of Carlisle. [2656]

Bill for ornaments, friezes, and mouldings (for the Executive Mansion?). Memorandum, dated March 1803 in T. J.'s hand, gives description and specifications. [828]

Memorandum regarding issuing of Commissions of Bankruptcy to John Mussey at Portland; Simeon Thomas at New London, Conn.; John Stephen at Baltimore, Md.; Cowles Meade, Robert Walker, and George Watkins at Augusta, Ga.; and Thomas Collier at Louisville, Ga. [829]

Financing of Henderson estate purchase; draft on Gibson & Jefferson; payment to Robert Burtin. [830]

Offering him the post of Surveyor of Public Buildings. References to Mr. Monroe, Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Col. D. C. Brent. [831]

Bill for services.

Details regarding post of Surveyor of Public Buildings. Work on the Capitol, President's House, and a drydock. References to Mr. Monroe, Superintendent of Public Buildings. (Second letter of this date to Latrobe). [832]

Shrub forwarded by Mr. Hancocke. [William H.?] Cabell's anger at Eppes' opposition in the Albemarle election. Payment of $400 to Eppes. Maria and Francis well. Election in Chesterfield. [833]

Letter detailing T. J.'s religious views. Right of religious liberty. References to Priestley's Socrates and Jesus Compared (Philadelphia : Printed for P. Byrne, 1803). Includes T. J.'s "Syllabus on an Estimate of the doctrines of Jesus, compared with thoses of others." on last 2 pp. [2658]

Formerly a volume of stitched sheets. At some point, the volume was disassembled and pages 1-16 and the wrapper were laminated using the Barrow method. The remaining pages (19-26) were not laminated. The leaf for pages 17-18 is not present.

Pages 1-9, transcription of T. J.'s letter to Rush detailing religious views, [see entry above for original] including T. J.'s "Syllabus on an Estimate of the doctrines of Jesus, compared with thoses of others." Three blank leaves laid in.

Pages 10-13, "The philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth extracted from the accounts of his life and doctrines as given by Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John. Being an abridgement of the New Testament for the use of the Indians unembarrassed with matters of fact or faith beyond the level of their comprehensions." Title page followed by a table of references.

Pages 14-16, 19-26 blank.

Separate wrapper sheet contains an extract, in a different hand, from the purported deathbed speech of Julian the Apostate, as given in The Life of the Emperor Julian, by Jean-Philippe-Ren de La Bletterie, (London: Printed for M. Cooper, 1746); written on the verso of a printed sheet of blank bank payment orders, City of Washington, D.C. Jefferson sold his copy of this book to the Library of Congress in 1815.

[834]

To present religious views in defense against libels. Wrote to Philadelphia for Dr. Priestley's History of the Corruptions of Christianity. John Wayles Eppes wrote from Bermuda Hundred that Francis Eppes over measles. Wants Martha and Maria at Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. P. Carr visited on way to Baltimore. Nelly Carr sick, returning to Dunlora. Mentions Eppington. [2659]

To present religious views in defense against libels. Wrote to Philadelphia for Dr. Priestley's History of the Corruptions of Christianity. John Wayles Eppes wrote from Bermuda Hundred that Francis Eppes over measles. Wants Martha and Maria at Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. P. Carr visited on way to Baltimore. Nelly Carr sick, returning to Dunlora. Mentions Eppington. [835]

Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter. [2659-a]

Actions of Isaac Miller and John Henderson regarding the Henderson estate mill seat. Election of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Reference to [William] Meriwether. [836]

Election contest between Thomas Mann Randolph and [William H.?] Cabell. Capt. [Christopher?] Hudson's price of wood. $5 note mistaken for a $50 note. Bowling Clarke's success as overseer of Poplar Forest. Martha's trip to Washington. Slaves to be sold in Georgia. References to John Craven, John Perrie, and Gabriel Lilly. [837]

Deed to share in estate of Bennett Henderson, including lots in Milton, land. Witnesses: Richard Anderson, Richard Johnson, David Anderson, Will. Clarkson. Proved and recorded, February, 1804, attested John Nicholas. Mrs. Henderson's signature: "Nancy Henderson". [838]

Instructions on preventing John Henderson from building a mill. T. J.'s plan for a mill of his own. References to Isaac Miller, [William] Meriwether, and [Dabney] Carr. [839]

Bills on U.S. Bank to pay for wines from France. [2660]

No news of Mr. Hancocke respecting the syrup of punch. Sent money for Eppes to George Jefferson. Problems, some involving Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., of exchanging Eppes's Bedford lands for Lego. Will lease Lego to Eppes in exchange for Bedford rents. Wants Maria at Monticello. Mentions Mr. Petty [Adrien Petit?], Garland Jefferson, and Shadwell. [2661]

No news of Mr. Hancocke respecting the syrup of punch. Sent money for Eppes to George Jefferson. Problems, some involving Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., of exchanging Eppes's Bedford lands for Lego. Will lease Lego to Eppes in exchange for Bedford rents. Wants Maria at Monticello. Mentions Mr. Petty [Adrien Petit?], Garland Jefferson, and Shadwell. [840]

Bill for herring.

Memorandum with estimate of T. J.'s monthly statements and balances from 1801 March 31 to 1803 June 8. [841]

Statements of accounts rendered to T. J. by Barnes as his fiscal and purchasing agent. [863]

Trepanning operation necessary after Cary hit Brown on the skull with a piece of nailrod. Martha's pregnancy. Consultation with Craven Peyton concerning John Henderson's claim to ground where T. J.'s mill is to be built. Meriwether and Miller's offer to purchase whole or half of Thomas Mann Randolph's mill seat. [842]

Bill of exchange to William Stewart. [2662]

Conveying a share of Bennett Henderson's estate with certain exceptions. References to Elizabeth and William Henderson. [843]

Court action on John Henderson's mill. References to [Dabney] Carr, Mr. Barbour, Mr. Nelson, Isaac Miller, and [William] Meriwether. [844]

Bill of exchange to Alexander Terrasse. [2663]

Visit to Eppes' sister, Mrs. Walker. Offering to buy a part of Lego. Damage to wheat by Hessian fly. [845]

Consultation with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., regarding the mill right of John Henderson. [846]

Bill of exchange to Martin Wanscher. Receipted by John W. Pratt, Georgetown. [2665]

Would prefer the Eppes come to Monticello rather than to stay at Bermuda Hundred. Advice on a plague of Hessian flies. Payment to Mr. Hancocke for syrup of punch. All well at Edgehill. [847]

T. J.'s bank negotiations. [2664]

Bill for lodgings.

Bill of exchange to J. B. Anderson for frames for medallions and print of Washington. [2666]

Bill of exchange to Wilson Bryan. [2667]

Declaration regarding John Henderson's rights to a house and mill race. Reference to Craven Peyton. [848]

Information regarding T. J.'s tenants, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Shickle. Wheat and corn crops. Requests remittance. [849]

Instructions for [John] Fentress, who is going to Kentucky to have Elizabeth Henderson acknowledge her deed to Peyton. Mentions D[abney] Carr. [850]

Fentress to set out for Kentucky to have Elizabeth Henderson's deed acknowledged and to purchase Henderson family shares in the mill. [851]

Bill of exchange to Robert Leslie. [2668]

Purchase of shares in the Henderson family mill. [852]

Concerning a manuscript he propose to publish. Reference to the Quakers. [853]

Requests draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Difficulty in buying mill shares because John Henderson has deepened the mill race. [854]

Remittance sent in payment for Henderson lands. Copy of draft on Gibson & Jefferson. [855]

Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty. [2669]

Bill of exchange to T. J. Mentions Monticello. [2670]

Mr. Dinsmore left Monticello to go to Philadelphia. Work on canal and well house. Goldsmith's Grecian and Roman histories, Thucydides. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and John Wayles Eppes. [2671]

Freight bill and customs account for 10 cases of wine, receipted by J. Speyer. [856]

Dr. Baker's terms for sale of a slave. References to Nelly Carr, Carrsbrook, and Edgehill. [857]

Bill of exchange to William Stewart. [2672]

Requests postponement and payment by installments of money due Peyton. (This is the letter reproduced in facsimile and widely distributed by the Morris Plan Banks. The excellent facsimiles are frequently mistaken for the original.) [858]

Financial matters. John Henderson has completed an excellent canal, which was stopped by a court bill. References to [James] Barbour, Mr. Gamble, Mr. Kenny, [Nicholas] Lewis, and Sheriff Yancy. [859]

Bill of exchange to Wilson Bryan. Assigned to Mr. Layman. [2673]

Bill of exchange to Charles Coffin, Jr., for College of Tennessee. [2674]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2675]

T. J. congratulates Holmes on his appointment to chair of the Virginia House of Delegates and forwards a copy of A Manual of Parliamentary Practice.

Workings of T. J.'s mill and canal. New Orleans news. Mentions Gabriel Lilly and John Wayles Eppes. [860]

Survey of 54 3/4 acres of land adjoining that of Mr. Wilkerson, Samuel Scott, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Tillis (i.e., Richard Tullos). Land later transferred to Samuel Scott. [861]

T. J. writes in the third person to Mrs. Merry sending her some seeds from the Dionaea Muscipula, or flytrap, and instructions on keeping it.

Bringing back of Republicans into the fold. [862]

Floor plan drawn by Robert Mills. [N-412]

"Longitudinal Section." "Thomas Jefferson, Archt Robt Mills, Del." [N-413]

Bill of exchange to Mr. Doolittle. Receipted by Mr. Jackson. [2675-a]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2676]

Anne, Ellen, and Thomas Jefferson Randolph's education. Pair of fowls. Requests Davy Bowles to bring his chair for return trip to Monticello. References to Jane Randolph, Maria Eppes, and Martha Randolph. [864]

Davy Bowles to go to Washington. Sale of slave, Kit. Attachment of Mr. Stewart's goods. Francis Eppes' epileptic fits. Maria disturbed by John Wayles Eppes' absence. Jane Randolph now a neighbor. References to Gabriel Lilly and [David] Higginbotham. [865]

Order for payment.

Letter to John Wayles Eppes (see 5 January 1811) explains purpose of its compilation. Of the appendix he says ". . . a chronological table [1673-1803] of all the facts relating to the discovery & history of Louisiana which I compiled from all the authors I possess or could obtain, who have written on Louisiana, with a reference to the authority for every fact." [866]

Asks explanation of draft on himself received from [David] Higginbotham. Thought the Henderson estate transaction was closed. [867]

Draft in favor of [David] Higginbotham was for corn. [868]

Snow storm stopped Milton mail. Congress not meeting. John Wayles Eppes may go to Maria. Congress having dinner to honor Louisiana acquisition. No foreign guests. Offensive to Merry and Yrujo. Libels by Federalist newspapers. [2677]

Milton mail no longer to be mixed with New Orleans mail. Congress adjourns in March; Mr. Eppes may leave sooner. Bantams from Algiers for Anne Cary Randolph. East India fowl. Mentions Pantops. [2678]

Has accepted draft in favor of [David] Higginbotham in payment for corn. [869]

Being of lawful age, confirms previous deeds to his share in the Henderson estate, with reserved portions: to James L. Henderson, 18 March 1801, and from James L. Henderson to Craven Peyton, 19 March 1801. Witnesses: Bennett H. Henderson, Isham Henderson, John Peyton, John McLean, Davi[d] Richardson, John L. Thomas, Ma. Camden, and David Anderson. [870]

Conveys land necessary for digging a mill-race. [871]

Plans for removal to Philadelphia. [872]

Her illness. Mr. Estham advised her of the bad health of the slaves at Pantops. Mentions slaves Rose, Clarinda, Tema and Martin. Mentions the death of Edmund Harrison.

Purchase of John Henderson's mill seat proposed. Peyton offers to share in purchase. Requests draft on Gibson & Jefferson. References to [David] Higginbotham and Isaac Miller. [873]

News of the family, T. J. Randolph, Martha Randolph, and Francis Eppes. [874]

Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire. [2681]

Prefers to have the Henderson mill question settled in courts rather than to pay more than his previous offer. Payment for corn. References to [James] Barbour and [Dabney] Carr. [876]

Maria's baby. Meeting of Congress prevented his coming. John Wayles Eppes and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., come at adjournment. Wants her to go to Monticello. Mentions Mr. Lilly, Goliah, and gardening. [2682]

Duplicates item 2682. [2683]

Inaction of Congress prevents being with her in her illness. John Wayles Eppes comes. [2684]

Bill of exchange to T. J. for use of John Rogers in Richmond. Receipted by Joseph Dougherty. [2685]

Health of Maria and her child. Difficult trip from Washington via Elk Run. Request for oats. [877]

Weakness of Maria and the child. [878]

Bill of exchange to John (slave). Trip to Monticello. [2686]

Light food and cordial wines as cures for Maria's fever. Wants her at Monticello until Pantops is ready. T. J. will forward oats to Benson, postmaster at Fredericksburg. Mentions Martha Jefferson Randolph. [2686-a]

Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty for Martin Wanscher. Invites Barnes to dinner. [2687]

Maria's condition bad. [879]