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To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 26 July 1808

Richmond 26th. July 1808

Dear Sir

I have had to rent Taylor Mr. Mazzei’s House as I apprehended.—I have guarded however as much as I could, against all difficulties, as you will find from the inclosed copy of our agreement.

It occurred to me that it would be well to shew, that the rent was at a reduced rate, not only for the reason assigned, but to prevent is having an unfavorable effect on the suit for arrearages.—as I supposed it would probably be otherwise contended, that the property could not be presumed to be worth more, as Mr. M’s agent had shewn a willingness to take that sum.—Rational men to be sure would probably have made allowance for the times, (rents being reduced in many instances 25 ⅌Cent) but unfortunately, it is not by such, that controversies are always decided.

I return you Mr. Robertson’s letter inclosed, & am

Dear Sir Yr. Very humble Servt.

Geo. Jefferson

MHi: Coolidge Collection.

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