31To Thomas Jefferson from David Higginbotham, 7 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Just returned from the Springs after an absence of 4 or 5 Weeks, and had concluded, since you was here, that as the last settlement between us has been, standing some time it may be best for all parties to make a new and now, agreeable to the Papers here with the bond you can sign and return to me, and the old one will be sent you as stated in the a/c ViU : David Higginbotham Letterbook.
32From Thomas Jefferson to David Higginbotham, 10 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I desired your serv t to inform you that he met me on horseback on my way to Charlottesville which prevented my sending an answer by him. I now return the note inclosed and executed. my only wish is for time until a more favorable state of things may render it possible to sell lands for something like their settled value. to sell for one third of that is trebling the debt. accept the assurance...
33To Thomas Jefferson from David Higginbotham, 11 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I had rode out when your servant called with your fav r of the 10th, enclosing the note of settle t , I now therefore return you the old one I am ViU : David Higginbotham Letterbook.
34From Thomas Jefferson to David Higginbotham, 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns thanks to M r Higginbotham for Nicholson’s book, which he is very glad indeed to get he incloses him 5. D. which he thinks mr H. said it would cost if he is mistaken he prays him to set him to rights. The Professors of the Univ ty are arrived at Norfolk frdly salutns MHi .