1Thomas Jefferson to John Bankhead, 20 February 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of writing to you on a subject of great interest and tender concern to our family, and equally so, I am sure, to yours, inasmuch as it relates to the future well-being of mr Bankhead your son, his wife and children, towards whom we have all the same affectionate feelings. I understand it is decided, and with your approbation, that their Tract of land adjoining us shall be...
2Conveyance of Land Adjoining Carlton by Thomas Jefferson to Trustees of Charles L. Bankhead and Ann C. Bankhead, 1 April … (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture tripartie tripartite made on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifteen between Thomas Jefferson of the county of Albemarle of the first part, Anne Cary Bankhead wife of Charles L. Bankhead and grandaughter of the sd Thomas, of the county of Albemarle also, on the second part, and John Bankhead of the county of Caroline
3Thomas Jefferson to John Bankhead, 28 October 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Considering our young friend (who arrived here last night) as a medical subject under your care, I deem it indispensable that every point in his case should be known to you. nothing less than his good, and the hope of restoring happiness to his family and friends & to yourself particularly could have induced me to the pain of this communication. on his arrival here on the occasion of his...
4Thomas Jefferson to John Bankhead, 14 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It is most painful to me to be always addressing on a distressing subject one whom I so highly esteem, and who merits so much to be spared every possible pain. but your request, my promise, and the happiness of us all require it. mr Bankhead stood his ground firmly until Monday last (the 8 th ) our district court day, when he went to Charlottesville , and all his resolution gave way. when the...