1From Thomas Jefferson to Randolph Jefferson, 28 February 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I will give the orders as you desire to George, relative to peach stones and the puppies. I send you by Orange some very fine Apricot and Plumb stones to be planted immediately and to be cracked before they are planted. I have settled the administration of my sister Elizabeth’s estate whereon you are to receive as follows. Principal Interest From J. Bolling (order now inclosed) £ 4–0–6...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Randolph Jefferson, 25 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Finding it necessary to sell a few more slaves to accomplish the debt of Mr. Wayles to Farrell & Jones, I have a thought of disposing of Dinah and her family . As her husband lives with you I should chuse to sell her in your neighborhood so as to unite her with him. If you can find any body therefore within a convenient distance of you, who would be a good master, and who wishes to make such a...