I purchased 10 barrels of Corn the other day, out of which I will supply the free Negroes with the quantity you mention, that is a bushel per month to each.… Continue Reading To Lawrence Lewis, 31 Aug. 1819

The bearer will deliver you a letter from my nephews in which they propose renting Rockhall another year provided the parties concerned will consent to take a share of the Crop.

I cant make off a correct statement of Colo.

Whilst I was in the City Mr Key called upon me, & upon my informing him that it was our wish to sell the City property, he stated that he had no doubt that he could obtain at least $10,000 for it, which he would endeavour to do if… Continue Reading To Lawrence Lewis, 24 March 1813

I fear the Kentucky Lands are irretrievably gone; & I think we had better go to no further expence about them. I will however inquire of Judge Tod if Banks' deeds were recorded in time by the Laws of Kentucky.

If Richard does not pay you $365.51 before the 7th inst you may on any day after that draw a check on the Bank of Potomack for that Amt to enable you to pay the two claims agt the Generals estate.

     I send you Circulars for the Legatees, to which, if approved, you will affix your Signature, Direct & forward them.

     I send you Mr Lees letter Just recd by express, & will thank you after you have considered it, to inform me your opinion.… Continue Reading To Lawrence Lewis, 4 Aug. 1818

     Since my last, I have had a conversation with Majr Lewis, upon the proposition which you made relative to the sale of R Hall.… Continue Reading To Lawrence Lewis, 19 Aug. 1818

     The sale of the Rock hall estate is, I am pretty sure, fixed for the 15th next month. I have looked in the Alexa. paper for the advertisement but can’t find it.… Continue Reading To Lawrence Lewis, 25 Aug. 1818

your Letter of the 28th Ulto I have now before me & but for Mr Swans absence from the City would have been answered in due time.

I have long thought that a work upon the plan you suggest, was much wanted by those who form the great bulk of readers on chemical subjects.

     I cant find Mr Marshall rect but have written to him to send you another immediately. I am pretty sure I took one & could find it if I was less hurried.

It may be proper to send the enclosed letter to the gentleman who may be applied to to bring the suit agt Saml Washington.

I got to this place last thirsday & found your dear sister with a fever cover'd up, her fevers are pretty constant & cough bad— Mr Fithugh who is now here, tells us that he saw you in Fredericksburg a few days ago— I hope you l… Continue Reading From Hannah Bushrod Washington, 2 May 1796

I am favored with your letters dated the 11th inst. in regard to the business with McClean, and the Round Bottom tract of Land.

     On the receipt of your letter I did immediately inform you, that I had no knowledge of, or interest in the land you mention. As my Brother Francis is the residuary Legatee, & only acting Executor of our Father, Mr.… Continue Reading From John Walker, 2 Sept. 1803

     On the other side is a refunding bond for you to execute together with at least one sufficient Surety.  Upon your forwarded the bond so executed (if by mail, the postage to be paid) to Mr Willia… Continue Reading To Elizabeth Lewis Carter, 1 Aug. 1829

Mr Gardner, who has been owing me money for some time has offered me an order upon you for the amount which I accept without difficulty, & non mention it, not with a view of asking payment, but for the purpose of notice to yo… Continue Reading To Lawrence Lewis, 3 Feb. 1809

You favour of the 25th Ultimo was duly received and I am sorry to inform that the notices which had been issued by the commissioner and enclosed in a Letter to the sheriff of Loudon County to be served on Mr Lee again has not bee… Continue Reading From Isaac Hite Williams, 17 March 1823