1From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Brooke, [20 March 1796] (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately recieved from Messrs. Grand & Co. the inclosed account of their transactions for the state of Virginia; which having all (except the last of them) taken place under my inspection, I have examined, and found them just, and so certified. It appears that a balance is thereon due to them from the state of 6931₶—9—6. I have taken the liberty of putting under your cover a letter to the...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Brooke, 24 May 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
A Subpoena in Chancery at the suit of Henry Banks agent and representative of Hunter, Banks, & Co. issued against myself and others was served on me two days ago, as former governor of Virginia . Who the other defendants are I know not, nor yet the foundation of the complaint; but I presume they are the members of the then executive council, and that it is for some of our acts or engagements...
3From George Washington to Robert Brooke, 16 March 1795 (Washington Papers)
Ever since the General Assembly of Virginia were pleased to submit to my disposal fifty shares in the Potomak, and one hundred in the James River company, it has been my anxious desire to appropriate them to an object, most worthy of public regard. It is with indescribable regret that I have seen the youth of the United States migrating to foreign countries, in order to acquire the higher...
4From George Washington to Robert Brooke, 27 October 1797 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letter from Mr Brooke, your brother, to Mr Anderson my Manager (who were acquainted) is the best apology I can offer for giving you the trouble of receiving one from me. It is the wish of Mrs Washington that Mrs Forbes would, without delay, repair to this place with her clothes &ca; where (if she has been an acceptable and competent house keeper to you, while you filled the Chair...
5From George Washington to Robert Brooke, 15 September 1796 (Washington Papers)
The Commonwealth of Virginia, having manifested their approbation of my design, to apply the hundred shares in the James River Company, which they had before put at my disposal, to the use of a Siminary to be erected in such part of the State as they should deem most proper; and in consequence of this reference to their opinion, the Legislature having requested me to appropriate them to a...