1Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 6 August 1833 (Madison Papers)
fine, generally: and when we reached here, he thought that one good soaking rain more
would make it yield 1200 barrels. This, it has not, however, got: though we have had several showers worth getting; one
last night, particularly. He tells me that from the accounts at Court yesterday, the crops generally in this county have...
2James Madison to Thomas R. Dew, 23 February 1833 (Madison Papers)
...in the W. & S. W. could not fail to have
the effect already experienced of reducing the land here to half its value; and when the labour that will here produce one
Hhd of Tobo. and ten barrels of flour, will there produce two Hhds. and twenty barrels, now so cheaply transportable to the destined outlets, a like effect...
3James Madison to Edward Coles, 28 June 1831 (Madison Papers)
...of last year, so reduced my crops of Tobo. in quantity & quality as to be almost a total failure, the case being the same with the crop of Corn now supplied at 3 & 4 dolr. in barrels, to which I am to add that the wheat now under Scythe will not amount to half a crop. Still I should be glad to know how far delay is inconvenient to you, & that you would be...
4William Allen to James Madison, 28 June 1831 (Madison Papers)
...then was
onhand for a Week, under the daily expectation of procuring a Waggon to take up the Bacon & Whiskey ordered, but
have been unable to get one. The quantity of Flour on hand is 27[ ] Barrels Superfine at your credit & thirty one
barrels at the credit of M. Payne. With regard to the shipment of it to...
5William Allen to James Madison, 29 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
The Gentleman who told me he expected Ale in half Barrels has di[sa]ppointed me, it has been received in Hhds,
which he means to bottle & sell by the Dozen. Should you wish it I will procure a half Barrel from New York or
purchase a few dozen here as may be most desirable, please advise me Ever Very respectfully
6William Allen to James Madison, 19 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
...exercise the best judgment in my power in the sale of your Flour
now on hand as well as that to be delivered, and when sold advise you. The quantity now on hand is One hundred &
fifty one barrels Superfine; the four loads first brought down (56 barrels) having been sold from the Waggons when delivered. The balance acco...
7James Madison to William Allen, 14 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
Please to mention how the balance between us stands at present, & the number of Barrels of flour
unsold. The residue of my crop will be got down as soon as the roads & weather will permit. Friendly respects
8William Allen to James Madison, 4 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
1 Barrel Whiskey &
9William Allen to James Madison, 27 November 1830 (Madison Papers)
1 Barrel & One half Barrel, best quality bro. Sugar1 half barrel Buckwheat Meal
10Bernard Peyton to James Madison, 8 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
By your own Waggon you will receive six sacks salt one bundle Domesticks and two Barrels Whiskey delivered in
good order yours Respectfully
11James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 27 June 1829 (Madison Papers)
...will resume the carriage of Tobo. tomorrow, and will bring half of the Salt if ready for him,
leaving the other 5. Sacks for the next trip. Please to send by him also the following articles--l Barrel of Brown
Sugar. 50 lbs Shilling white do. 2 lbs. best tea. 1 [PS.] white domestic for sheeting. 1 Keg (the Keg sent) of
12James Barbour to James Madison, 13 November 1828 (Madison Papers)
...the State of the weather here during Harvest, and its influence on the crop—Prices continue undiminished, and the impost is expected this week to become merely nominal—eight pence only on the barrel of flour—I learn from the most intelligent sources that the usual crop of Great Britain is estimated at 12 millions of quarters and that her Supplies for the last ten years raised within...
13From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 24 December 1826 (Adams Papers)
Present my regards, and my Thanks to Mr J. Walsh junor. for the two barrels of Golden Russetten Apples, he has sent me, and which we are expecting—But the fruit which I said had become almost or quite extinct was the golden
I wish Mr. Callender to send some of the Colmar Pears and A Barrel of Cranberries and I will thank you to procure me two bottles of double distilled Elder–flower Water to be sent at the same time—I sent an order to Hariet for the house which must be executed as soon...
15John Quincy Adams, Josiah Quincy, III, Inventory of John Adams’s Estate, September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Empty casks & barrels
16John Quincy Adams, Account of Sale of Part of John Adams’s Estate, 27 September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Lot of flour Barrels1 Lot Barrels
17From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 5 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
8. have 200. wooden–guns made, with real locks, half barrels of tin and ram rods.
18Appointment of Harrison Blanton and Jacob Swigert as Attorneys for Stock Transfer, 29 April 1826 (Madison Papers)
Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey
19From John Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 13 April 1826 (Adams Papers)
A thousand thanks to my ever dear Cousin, for his unbounded benevolence to me. The barrel of cider will last three of my lives, & the wine I presume is excellent for
20To John Adams from Ward Nicholas Boylston, 19 January 1826 (Adams Papers)
It has been a great mortification to me, that in every attempt in every direction I have sought, I did not untill yesterday, succeed, in procureing the two Barrels of Cyder now sent—its declared to me, to be three years old, its perfectly clear & fit for immediate use. I wish you to taste it, & let me know if the quality
21To Thomas Jefferson from A. Walke, 4 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
British Merchants sold Goods in prudently liberally, many moving to Georgia & Southerly, insolvent, lost a great deal by Barrel Pork & Bacon & Tobacco—moved to Tennessee, settled below Nashville on the River, entertained ourselves w
22From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 12 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
...therefore now discontinue it. I shall be obliged within a day or two to draw on you for 350. D. in favor of Jacobs & Raphael. there has not yet been a tide to take off a single barrel of flour from the Shadwell mills where my whole crop, and mill rents are now lying ready. I have consulted with Jefferson, and we shall take care to pay up in time for your call. affectionately yours
23From Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Dodge, 16 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
6. 1. Barrel d
24From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Appleton, 11 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
@ 4.75 the barrel which requiring 5½ b. of wheat yields 56. cents
25To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
...extraordinary care & attention: they are so firmly fix’d inside the cases, with appropriate supports of wood, that it is impossible they should move a hair’s breadth—they might even be rol’d over, like a barrel, if there was necessity, without danger of injury—the price of the cases, may possibl
26To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 12 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Forty two barrels Flour by Bernard Peyton42 barrels Fine flour in Store for Cash at $4⅛
27Memorandum Books, 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Branham and Vest have sent to B. Peyton for me 50. Barrels of flour, being their rentHhd. xp. 1.37½. 9. A barrel crackers 1.D.
28To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Forty five barrels flour by Bernard Peyton45 Barrels Superfine flour at $4¾
29To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of One hundred & five barrels flour by B. Peyton105 Barrels Superfine flour @ $4¾
30To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 1 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Two hundred Barrels flour by Bernard Peyton100 Barrels Superfine flour