Sends list of articles sent by "Minnie"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from "sunrise to sunset" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.

Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.

Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.

Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.

Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.

Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new "state of settlement" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other "private affairs." See medium oversize file.

Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for "building and repairing on the Hill;" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.

Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.

Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.

Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten "best advice"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;

Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.

Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.

Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.

Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.

Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.

Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.

Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on "Ben" who was never apprehended.

Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with "his overseer and some Black people" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near "such retches" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.

Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.

Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the "old works about the forge;" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.

Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being "In abject poverty;" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.

Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.

Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.

Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.

Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.

Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.

Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.

Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.

Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.

Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.

Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.

Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since "the peace"; the horses will land in Hampton.

Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.

Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.

Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.

Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that "white servants do not suit this country".

Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.

Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.

Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.

Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.

Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.

Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.

Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.

Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.

Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.

Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the "Orders of Reference;" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.

Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.

Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.

Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.

Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.

Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.

Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.

Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can "draw bills" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.

Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.

Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.

Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his "least serviceable" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.

Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.

Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.

Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 "out of our own pockets"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.

Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.

Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.

Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.

Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with "the rheumatism" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.

Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.

Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.

Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.

Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states "if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be."

Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.

Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.

Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.

Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.

Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is "backward" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.

Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.

Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.

Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.

Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.

Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.

Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.

Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.

Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.

Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.

Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.

Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until "Doomsday or the day after;" other family news.

Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.

Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.

Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.

Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.

Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.

Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.

Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, "Mount Comfort," February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.

Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being "backward with his tongue"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.

Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.

Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.

Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will "loose his character as an overseer."

Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to "ejectment" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.

Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.

Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.

Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.

Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.

Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.

Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.

Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to "receive them in good order"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.

Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.

Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.

Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.

Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.

Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.

Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.

Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)

Explains goods sent; refers to "preservation from the destruction" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the "Blunderbuss" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.

Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.

Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.

Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.

Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.

Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on "Ashton"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.

Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.

Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.

Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.

Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.

Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.

Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.

Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.

Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.

Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.

Sends regards of "Mr. M."; Mr. M. has sent, a "hamper porter" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.

Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.

Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.

Reports the havoc produced by the "bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.

Reports wife Sarah "Sally" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.

Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.

Refers to events taking place in France.

Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.

Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.

Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.

Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.

Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.

Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by "order of the executive" to Smithfield to "suppress some opposition to the Civil Power".

Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.

Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.

Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.

Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.

2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.

Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.

Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.

Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.

Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.

Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a "set of villains".

Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.

Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.

Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.

Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.

Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the "covetness of the farmers".

Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.

Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to "procrastinate" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of "little Johny".

Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.

Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.

Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.

Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.

Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.

Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.

Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.

Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.

Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.

Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.

Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.

Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the "canine queen"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.

Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.

Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.

Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on "waggon" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.

Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the "magic of politics".

Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their "depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country"; reports all business is good.

Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a "redcoat" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.

Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.

Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.

Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.

Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.

Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.

Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.

Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.

Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.

Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as "hostile"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.

Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.

Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.

Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.

Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.

Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.

Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's "notices"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.

Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.

Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.

Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.

Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.

Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.

Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.

Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.

Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.

Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.

Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.

Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.

Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.

Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.

Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for "ready money"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.

Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.

Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.

Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.

Scope and Contents Refers to the "Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.

Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.

Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.

Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.

Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.

Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.

Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.

Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.

Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.

Scope and Contents Explains bout with "cholic" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M & G.

Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.

Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports "vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.

Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.

Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.

Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.

Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.

Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.

Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.

Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending "half books"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.

Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.

Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.

Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not "currency money"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .

Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.

Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the "Fort of Mobile" with help from Havana.

Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.

Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.

Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.

Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.

Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.

Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to "the disagreeable state of the Blac ks"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.

Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.

Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.

Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.

Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.

Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.

Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.

Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.

Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.

Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.

Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.

Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell & Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell & Gairdner mistaken; other business news.

Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.

Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.

Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.

Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.

Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their "primitive state of subjection."

Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.

Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.

Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child "overlaid by its mother."

Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.

Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.

Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1

Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.

Scope and Contents Refers to "the Alarm" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.

Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect "an Black uprising attempt"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of "Definitive Treaty" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.

Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.

Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.

Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.

Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.

Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.

Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1

Scope and Contents Encloses "Holeman's" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.

Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports "DuVal affair"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.

Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.

Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.

Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.

Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.

Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.

Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.

Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.

Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of "white lead"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.

Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business "is dull" as the rumour of war affects country.

Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.

Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.

Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.

Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.

Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.

Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.

Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.

Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports "Anderson's Natt" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.

Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.

Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a "mechanic"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; "I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used"; other business.

Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.

Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.

Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.

Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.

Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.

Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .

Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.

Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.

Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.

Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.

Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.

Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.

Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell & Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M & G.

Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.

Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell & Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.

Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.

Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.

Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.

Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.

Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.

Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.

Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.

Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.

Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into "Court of Chancery."

Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.

Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.

Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.

Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.

Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.

Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell & Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.

Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.

Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .

Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.

Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.

Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; "forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian"; "there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.

Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.

Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.

Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.

Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.

Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he "finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes"; other family news and business.

Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.

Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial "to be put off for want of testimony"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.

Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.

Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .

Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.

Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to "rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct..."; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.

Scope and Contents Advises to have corn "manufactured" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .

Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.

Scope and Contents Has received "two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1

Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.

Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.

Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.

Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.

Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as "proper speciman of penitentary workmanship"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.

Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte "reigns on the Continent of Europe."

Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.

Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.

Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.

Scope and Contents Includes invoice.

Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.

Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.

Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.

Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.

Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.

Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.

Reports on hogs and wheat.

Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.

Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.

Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.

Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.

Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets "low state of health" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .

Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.

Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.

Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.

Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.

Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.

Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.

Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.

Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all "American vessels and cargoes in ports of France."

Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.

Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.

Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .

Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.

Scope and Contents Discusses "political horizon"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.

Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.

Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.

Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.

Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not "begin the war" and wonders if we "must goad them into it"; fears this will be regretful.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for "neck cloths"; refers to difficulty in obtaining "good sugar."

Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.

Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.

Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.

Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.

Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d "porter"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.

Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.

Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.

Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.

Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.

Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.

Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.

Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the "seaman's bill" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.

Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.

Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.

Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in "ranks of aquaintances"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.

Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.

Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with "hire of labourers"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.

Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .

iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.

Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.

Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.

Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.

Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.

Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.

Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.

Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to "no news of importance from Europe."

Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .

Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.

Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.

Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.

Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .

Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.

Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.

Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.

Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with "running sores," fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.

Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.

Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.

Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack."

Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.

Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of "the old Governor"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports "the old Governour" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.

Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.

Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.

Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.

Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.

Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.

Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the "people" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.

Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no "English cheese" and not able to get any "London porter."

Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.

Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.

Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.

Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.

Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.

Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.

Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.

Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.

Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.

Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of "Huttons Mathematicks"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; "... did not apprehend that he was going mad."

Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.

Scope and Contents Refers to "sty" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to "chinches" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.

Scope and Contents Complains of "chinches" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.

Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.

Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of "Negroe buyers" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.

Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.

Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.

Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at "Llangollen"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.

Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.

Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.

Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.

Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.

Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare "trying the overseer" because they have all "had their way" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.

Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at "Elk Creek Metting House" .

Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.

Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.

Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.

Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.

Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.

Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.

Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.

Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as "regularly built"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.

Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes "Peales Museum" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.

Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury & Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.

Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.

Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.

Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports "Old Davy" died.

Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.

Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in "procuring" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.

Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.

Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.

Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.

Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.

Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 "weight" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.

Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.

Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.

Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.

Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.

Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was "sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years"; discusses crops and prices.

Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.

Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair "dwelling house"; other business news; labor shortage.

Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using "Mercury and camphire" artificial camphor.

Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.

Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to "demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent."

Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.

Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .

Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the "black property" and the "quarrels of our rulers."

Scope and Contents Refers to death of "your amiable lady" Mary "Polly" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.

Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .

Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.

Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.

Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.

Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.

Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.

Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.

Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for villainous overseers; and other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.

Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.

Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.

Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; "in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.

Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.

Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.

Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.

Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.

Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.

Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.

Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; "I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.

Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is "good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are "indeferent" indifferent; other family news.

Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.

Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; "He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation"; reports Tom is in "Carraccas" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims "young Honyman" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.

Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; "He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for "netting the sain seine"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.

Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.

Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.

Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.

Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.

Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her "mother"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her "mother."

Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.

Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.

Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the "Black People."

Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of "the Black People" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.

Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of "the People" enslaved persons as in "better health."

Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.

Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.

Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called "hell swamp"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.

Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.

Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.

Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.

Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of "the Black People."

Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.

Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.

Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.

Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.

Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.

Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.

Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.

Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .

Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a "phial of ink"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.

Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.

Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.

Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to "syd" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the "gold-hunters" but hasn't heard their success rate.

Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the "Black People"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.

Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.

Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her "up the country"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.

Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.

Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.

Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.

Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.

Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.

Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a "remembrance for his past conduct"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.

Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.

Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.

Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.

Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.

Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.

Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.

Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on "real winter weather"; refers to heavy snowfall.

Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.

Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.

Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.

Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.

Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.

Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to "dispose of Syd"; plans on having cart fixed.

Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.

Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.

Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .

Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.

Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving "Abb" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.

Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.

Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.

Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a "marten-pole" for purple martin house and describes it.

Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.

Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.

Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.

Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.

Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.

Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.

Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.

Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and "fly"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.

Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.

Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.

Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed "amor vincit omnion ."

Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.

Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving "liberal wages."

Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.

Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.

Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.

Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.

Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.

Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.

Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.

Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.

Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are "liberal wages."

Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.

Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.

Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.

Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.

Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing "the second white person" since William left; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.

Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.

Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including "Levy the Jew"; refers to "Negroes selling at a good price"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.

William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is "almost crippled with wearing" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person" and other articles; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - "some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure"; other family news.

Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the "Black People"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.

Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.

Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.

Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.

Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.

Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.

Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.

Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.

Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.

Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.

Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.

Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.

Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.

Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.

Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.

Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.

Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of "brother John's man Dabney" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.

Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.

Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.

Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.

Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth "affliction"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.

Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.

Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.

Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.

Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.

Reports "carry-all" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.

Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.

Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.

Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.

Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.

Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.

Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.

Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being "too easy with the Negroes"; both have small families.

Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.

Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.

Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.

Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though "it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes"; requests notice of receipt.

Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.

Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.

Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.

Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.

Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.

Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.

Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of "Dick Luck"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.

Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.

Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.

Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.

Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.

Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.

Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the "Hell Swamp" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.

Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.

Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.

Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.

Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .

Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.

Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.

Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.

Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.

Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.

Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.

Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.

Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.

Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.

Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to "Hilpik"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.

Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.

Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.

Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.

Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.

Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.

Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.

Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.

Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.

Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.

Scope and Contents William Jerdone, "Mount Sterling," Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.

Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.

Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.

Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.

Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; "I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. ."; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; "the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva..."

Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new "Iron shaff shaft and chain" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.

Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.

Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.

Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.

Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.

Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for "Miss Jane"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.

Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send "the Bull" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by "the Fly"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from "Aunt Sinthy," and her desire to see her father.

Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.

Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of "Lighter" boat and putting it up; other family news.

Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.

Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of "red wheat" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on "lawless people" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.

Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the "Pitt" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.

iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of "Joe, the smith's" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.

Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.

Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.

Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not "occasioned by any sickness"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.

Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.

Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to "earthquake" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.

Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.

Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of the "hands"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of "the old man" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].

Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.

Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.

Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.

Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.

Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.

Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.

Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.

Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a "regular" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.

Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.

Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.

Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.

Reports on health of the "people" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.

Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.

Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the "old house;" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of "Mount Sterling"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.

Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, "Mount Sterling," Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his "sunpain"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, "Mount Sterling," Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a "bose" of eyes and hooks, also pink "riband" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.

Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; "It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of "thrashing machine"; requests either "Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, "Mount Sterling", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to "unworkmanlike Job" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.

Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.

Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.

Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.

Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.

Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.

Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.

Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.

Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.

Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.

Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.

Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.

Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.

Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip "down the country"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.

Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.

Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.

enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves "has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there."

Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.

Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.

Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.

Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.

Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.

Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.

Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.

Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.

Scope and Contents Reports can give bond "with everything requisite to your safety".

Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to "railroad meeting" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.

Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell "a parcel of Negroes" as he [John Jerdone] is "entirely overstocked with them"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to "caravan" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.

Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.

Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.

Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.

Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news. 3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.

Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.

Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.

Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to "happiness" in "mutually edifying" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.

Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for "insurrectionary proceedings"; "I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business..."; other family news.

Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.

Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.

Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.

Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.

Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon "drudgery of teaching"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore "relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;" reports on two new teachers; other social news.

Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.

Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.

Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.

Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.

Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.

Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.

Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.

Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.

Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.

Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.

Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.

Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.

Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.

Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.

Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.