Study for final elevation of the first version. #9828; See Nichols, N-47.

Purchased coffee urn.

Purchased tea tray.

Purchased stewing dish and top.

Purchased bit.

Purchased small silver cross.

Purchased silver candlestick.

Purchased calico.

Purchased butter boats, pudding dish.

Purchased coffee jar.

Purchased sword chains.

Purchased silver cross.

Barclay, Boot and Shoe Maker, with a sketch for self-measurement; H. Monk, Cutler in English on recto and in French on verso; Samuel Neele for Engraving in General; Birks & Pearce, Saddle, Cap and Whip Maker; Thomas Robinson, Ironmonger.

Newspaper contains two signatures on the upper left corner, W. Nicholas and J. Adams. Includes a pro-Jefferson letter by John Stewart, a candidate for elector, which discusses John Adams' adherence to "monarchical principles" as he finds evidenced in Adams' "A Defence of the American Constitutions. " Additionally, containing another anti-Adams letter by "A Plebian" responding to Mr. Davis, again providing evidence that Adams is "the most unblushing advocate for monarchy, that has ever appeared in America."

Mentions envoys at Lisbon, but wants to sell tobacco immediately to Mr. Lieper rather than waiting for the French market. Bordeaux and London tobacco prices, and the problems with leaving the West Indies "out of the operation of the law." Directs Remsen to John Barnes who will pay draft. Congress to adjourn following meetings with envoys who he hopes will "find dispositions to bury the tomahawk as against us, but whether the new government of three in one will be disposed for a general peace, seems yet uncertain."

Mr. Dinsmore left Monticello to go to Philadelphia. Work on canal and well house. Goldsmith's Grecian and Roman histories, Thucydides. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and John Wayles Eppes.

Concerning either postponing payment on a debt or paying in monthly installments.

Concerning "pleasing melanchol[ic]" remenicences as the author leaves Richmond, their fellow travellers, their driver Gregory, and their arrival at Powell's Tavern in Petersburg, Virginia.

Returning a letter from Mr. Taggert, his interaction with a painter, and the shipment of paint from Philadelphia to Richmond.

Requesting information about possible Antimony and Bismuth mines in the United States.

Desires that Thomas Jefferson send Jo[seph Fossett?] to help her, and for barrels to be sent to be filled with surplus apples. Mentions reminding Mr. [Hugh] Chisolm of a "small job." Thomas Jefferson's surveying calculations for Shadwell fields on verso.

Concerning the affairs of the Agricultural Society of Virginia, and a letter about the Hessian Fly's decimation of the wheat crop in Virginia, containing a description and engraving of wheat.

This small bound printed pamphlet, written entirely in Latin, contains a short synopsis of each thesis and a list of the "theses, and young men who are initiated in their art." Contains synopses of theses in theology, politics, law, rhetoric, anatomy, physiognomy, mechanics, geology, medicine, astronomy, grammar, mythology, chemistry, archeology, mathematics, logic, natural philosophy, botany, lexicography, history, poetics, agriculture, drama, metaphysics, ethics, and philology. Additionally contains a short history of Transylvania University in Lexington Kentucky, and a list of the "Concilium Curatorum emedaverunt" including Henry Clay.

Sums owed to Farmers Bank, United States Bank, and Virginia Bank.

Three presumably non-winning tickets for the Jefferson Lottery held in April, 1826.

Receipt for five Jefferson lottery tickets.

Thanking Randolph for a letter of the 7th, and concerning the possible publication of a letter with a suggested ammendation. He additionally mentions that "The Messrs. Bayard" have submitted letters to him that "might be [construed?] to [his] discredit," and desires those letters like the one in question not be given to the public.

A poem by W. G. M., "Chicken Peddler, " from Union Mills, VA concerning the burning of the Rotunda in 1895, and the hope for a quick rebuilding and recovery process.

Concerning the pilgrimage of "the Jefferson Democratic Club of St. Louis to Monticello and their dedication of a monument to Thomas Jefferson. " Includes excerpts of speeches by Jefferson Levy, M. E. Benton, and others at the dedication ceremony.

Concerning the immanent return of Thomas Jefferson's desk from the Bismarck Museum in Germany through the efforts of Dr. James F. Dickie.

Compiled by Martha Jefferson Trist Burke from notes by Thomas Jefferson, and the memory of Virginia Randolph Jefferson Trist before her death in 1882. With extended notes taken "from the blank side of a printed page which separates the Psalms from the Prayer book, all the births and earlier deaths in Thomas Jefferson's hand writing," and with a continuation noting in whose hand each subsequent entry was written.

Mr. Harrison's mill and Woodson's Ferry. See Nichols, N-558.

See Nichols, N-560.

Including a description of Genes, Italy, and attached to a note claiming that this is an example of a French language exercise written by one of Jefferson's daughters.

Unidentified fragment with incomplete list of fruit trees.

Describing the approach to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's grave, the history of ownership of Jefferson's grounds, a description of the ruins of the nail factory, and "an ancient black who though nearly blind & quite venerable almost astonished [them] by not claiming to be Jefferson's body servant." Containing an extensive digression on Jefferson's escape from Monticello during British invasion, and the acts of heroism of Martin and Caesar, two of Jefferson's slaves, during the invasion. Including an extensive description of the house and surrounding area, a list of notable visitors, and an anecdote about a meeting between Jefferson and Lafayette on the grounds of his estate. Describes the owner, Jefferson Levy, their barred entry, and providing a hearsay description of Monticello's interior. Writing from Edgehill "the house of a great-grand daughter" of Jefferson, describes Jefferson furniture in Edgehill and the Edgehill manor. Contains an excerpt from a letter by Jefferson to his youngest daughter in March 1791 concerning his interest in birds, the first budding of flora, and asks his youngest daughter to note their first appearances. Describes Jefferson playing games with his grandchildren and his grandchildren's feelings and relationship with him. Contains another excerpt of a letter from Jefferson to his eldest daughter Martha written in 1791, which concerns a calash he had made for her. Contains a physical description of Jefferson, and mentions Gilbert Stuart's portrait of him. Details a brief history of Monticello's ownership following Jefferson's death to the ownership of Jefferson Levy.