2651Enclosure: Deed of John Freeman’s Indenture to James Madison, 19 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I hereby assign & convey to James Madison President of the Uni ted States the within named servant , John , otherwise called John Freeman during the remaining term of his service from the 11 th day of March last past when he was delivered to the said James for the consideration of two hundred and thirty one Dollars 81. cents . Witness m y hand
2652Will of Anne Scott Marks, 26 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
In the name of God Amen. I Anne S. Marks late of the county of Louisa , now of Albemarle , being in health of body and mind, making make the following disposition of my estate real and personal after my death. First it is my will that all the debts wh with which I am chargeable either on my own account or as executrice of my late husband Hastings Marks , be paid out of my whole estate. then I...
2653Notes on Benjamin Johnson’s Lands Adjacent to Poplar Forest, [ca. 1 December 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Mary Bradley Exec of Absalom Bradley } 1808. Jan. 23. to 114½ a s
2654Memorandum Books, 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 3. Charge John Perry 40. bushels of wheat delivd. him by McGehee on my order, at the agreed price of 9/. 6. Hhd. xp. 2.D. 7. Jerry exp. to Bedford 3.D. 8. Gave my note to George Gilmer for 120.D. for two mules paiable within the first week of April. Gave E. Bacon to pay Dettor for beef 23.17. 12.
2655Bill of Complaint in Jefferson v. Michie, 16 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
To the worshipful the County Court of Albemarle Setting in Chancery, the bill of Complaint of Thomas Jefferson humbly sheweth—that Bennett Henderson late of the County of Albemarle being in his lifetime seized and possessed in fee simple of a tract of Land in the same County lying on the South side of the Rivanna river and around the town of Milton died intestate leaving a widow Elizabeth...
2656Petition of Joseph Miller to the Virginia General Assembly, [presented 15 December 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
To the General assembly of Virginia the Commonwealth of Virginia the petition of Joseph Miller of the borough of Norfolk in the sd commonwealth humbly sheweth That Frances Reed , mother of your Petitioner, having had issue by a former marriage Anne and Thomas Reed , intermarried with
2657Agreement with William Ballard, 18 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
William Ballard engages himself to serve Thomas Jefferson as an overseer at his place called Tufton during the year ensuing, to commence the 1 st day of December next and faithfully to do his duty in that capacity: and the sd Thomas Jefferson agrees to find him six hundred weight of pork, corn bread sufficient for himself & family, and a barrel of flour, and moreover to allow him sixty five...
2658Joseph Slaughter’s Survey of the Poplar Forest Curtilage, 5 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Beginning at a the South branch of Tomahawk on Stake near a Blaze Made on a Small ash tree N o 5 W 132 poles to Stake on the North West Side of the main Tomahawk Creek thenc N 85 E 80 poles to Stake thence S 5 E 112 poles to Stake on the Bank of the South Branch and a Small Maple Blazed thence up the Same as it Meanders N 89 W S 52 west the Distance about Eaqueal up the Same To the Begining —.
2659Memorandum Books, 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 5. Hhd. exp. 1. 6. Recd. a pr. of millstones 4 f. 1.I. diam. from the blue ridge. Jerem. Yancey for the stone 5.
2660Lease of Firewood Rights to James Marr, 6 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
These presents Witness that the subscriber Thomas Jefferson has leased to the subscriber James Marr .—of the town of Milton , a right in common with other lessees, to cut & take away sufficient firewood for one fireplaces from the lands of the sd Thomas Jefferson on the South side of the road leading thro & from Milton towards Colle , for the year which began on the 1 st day of October last...
2661Memorandum Books, 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Hhd. exp. 5.D. Bought a horse, a Bedford, of Pleasant German, for which I am to give him my note for 100.D. payable in a year. The horse was 6. y. old last spring, bright bay, with a blaze face, right hind foot white. 3. Hhd. exp. 4.D. 5. Recd. from D. Higginbotham 20.D. balance of the draught entd. Dec. 26. 7. Recd. from P. Gibson 100.D. Drew on do. in favr. Th:J. Randolph for...
2662List of Batture-Related Papers Requested from Wiliam C. C. Claiborne, [ca. 1 August 1810] (Jefferson Papers)
Wanting in the case of the batture. (copy deliv d to Gov r Claiborne ) Edict of 1664. granting to the West India company the islands & terra firma of America & other countries. cited by mr Derbigny pa. 26 . Ordonnance des eaux et forets de 1669 . Louis XVI XIV
2663Draft Agreement for Sale of Henderson Lands by John T. Wood, May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Articles of covenant and agreement entered into and concluded between John Wood of the state of Kentucky on the one part and Thomas Jefferson of the county of Albemarle in the commonwealth of Virginia on the other part on the day of May one thousand eight hundred and sixteen. The said John Wood on his part covenanteth with the sd Thomas that in the lands which were the property of Bennet...
2664Recommendation of John Neilson, 7 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof M r John Neilson , a house Joiner by trade worked for me at Monticello some years. I can assure those who may have occasion to employ him that he is perfectly acquainted with the orders of Art Architecture , and the most approved stile of finishing both inside and outside work. is equal in the execution of it to any workman in America , draws well and is a complete master of...
2665Instructions for Poplar Forest Management, 13 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
all the plank necessary for finishing mr Perry’s work must be got & kilndried with as little delay as possible and notice given him to come & finish. The flour must now be recieved from the mill as fast as it can be got down, only waiting till the river has such a tide as will bring down the price of carrying down to what it is likely to stand at. No time should be lost in getting ready the...
2666Notes on a Conversation with James Steptoe, [ca. 12 May 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Stith’s entry why lost? mr Steptoe ’s informn Bedford c ty erected in 1752 Ben Howard was clerk , lived in Buckingham , exercised by deputy & never came here Isham Talbot was his deputy & also deputy surveyor
2667John Watson’s Writ to Summon a Jury regarding Land Seized by David Michie, 23 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Albemarle county to wit. Whereas Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the county aforesaid hath this day complained upon oath before me John Watson a justice of peace for the sd county that on the 23 d day of July 1812 David Michie of the said County — forcibly entered into one tenement or tract of land containing fifteen acres lying on the
2668Account with Isham Chisholm, [ca. 1 May 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Isham Chisolm in Acc t with Th:J.
2669Subscription to Equip an Albemarle County Volunteer Company, [ca. 14 September 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
We promise to pay the sums respectively affixed to our names, for the purpose of equipping a volunteer company when raised from the County of Albemarle to offer their services to the president of the United States for twelve months, to perform such service as shall be assigned them by the Constituted Authorities Thomas Jefferson 50 . Peter Carr 25 –
2670Notes on Distances between Monticello and Montpellier, [ca. 25 September 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
1809. Sep. 22. 23. 24. 25 m Montic o to Gordon’s 20. Montpelier road 5. Montpelier 3.75 Sep. 24. Gordon’s to Lindsay’s 3.17 Sep. 25.
2671Warrant for Restitution of Land Seized by David Michie, 30 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Albemarle county to wit John Watson and David J Lewis justices of the peace for the sd county, to the Sheriff thereof greeting. Whereas by an inquisition taken before us on the lands between the town of Milton and the Rivanna river heretofore held by Elizabeth Henderson widow, and John ,
2672Notes on Evidence Needed in Scott v. Jefferson and Harrison, [before 11 July 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Proofs to be obtained. Martin. W m P. copy of entry of 1789. Stith’s handwriting. Martin Steptoe his rec t and account. ✓ patent. office copy. Scott’s lre & handwriting.
2673Mortgage of Campbell County Land to Samuel J. Harrison, 18 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
This Indenture made on the 18 th day of May 1812. between Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in Albemarle on the one part, and William Norvell of the county of Campbell and Charles Clay —of the county of Bedford on the other part acting herein as trustees for the sd
2674Notes on Shipping Costs for Flour, [February 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
1 bl Sfine flour Sold at $9. 1 bl Sfine flour 6 bus @ 6/9 6 75 freight & provisions, 1.50 tol l & Drayage 25 Storage & Cooperage
2675Memorandum Books, 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Recd. from Jonathan Shoemaker on acct. 50.D. Pd. Edmund Bacon 70.D. out of which he is to pay Wm. Anderson for 25. B. corn @ 14/ 58.33 leaves balce. 11.67. 2. Pd. him 7.D. which with the balance of 11.67 yesterday enables him to pay a balance 18.D. still due Wm. Bacon for the beef mentd. ante Dec. 28. Note he has bot. a sorrel mare for work at Lego for £6–10 paiable at the rising of...
2676Notes on Wheat Shipments from Poplar Forest, [ca. 4 December 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
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2677Memorandum Books, 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 3. Borrowed of D. Higginbotham 20.D. Jan. 4. Gave in charity 1.D. Drew on Gibson & Jefferson for 60.D. in favor of Joel Shifflet on the order of James Salmons. 6. Charity 1.D. Gave my note to Clifton Rhodes for 71.32 D. for 6. beeves bought, payable Aug. 9. ensuing. Gave my note to Charles Vest by order of Thos. Hunton for a mule bought of him for 55.D. payable May 1. 11.
2678Draft Conveyance of Henderson Lands by John T. Wood and Lucy Henderson Wood, [ca. May 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture made on the day of one thousand eight hundred and sixteen between John Wood and Lucy his wife of the state of Kentucky on the one part, and Thomas Jefferson of the county of Albemarle in the commonwealth of Virginia on the other part witnesseth, that Whereas Bennet Henderson dec d father of the sd Lucy was at the time of his death seized and possessed in feesimple of a...
2679Memorandum Books, 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 3. Recd. of Gibson & Jeff. 75.D. 4. Gave my note to Wm. Bacon for 30.D. with interest from Nov. 21. 1812. for beeves bought. Pd. E. Bacon for Richard Bruce 20.B. Corn 56. 67
2680Contract to Purchase Corn from Craven Peyton, 13 October 1813, with Subsequent Receipts (Jefferson Papers)
M. Bacon & C. Peyton have bargained for all the corn C. Peyton may have to sell—except about Seventy barrells—that is C.P. is to let M. Bacon hav e One hundred Barrells if he makes as much to sell aftar deducting the above Seventy; the Corn to be recav d between the 1 st & tenth of Nov r On the rivar bank. at Twenty Shilling ⅌ barrell payable on the
2681Notes on Outstanding Debts, [before 5 August 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Wickham for Hanbury 140.85 – 22 D. 44 Liv’s costs suit ✓ Garth J. W. 208 £–4 + int. Oct. 2. + 100 D. for Salmons ? ✓ Vest . mule . 55.D ✓
2682Account with the Mutual Assurance Society, [ca. 2 August 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq. o To Mutual A. Society D r 389 For Quota due 1811 12. 84
2683Notes on Layout of Fields at Lego, [on or after 30 September 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
36 13 49. to the bra. by Hickm’s spring 43.2 to the 1 st honey locust. 64.62 to
2684Memorandum Books, 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 2. Renewed my note in bank of 2000.D. for the 19th. inst. 5. Borrowed of Mr. Leitch 20.D. 7. Sewers 1.D. 8. Hhd. exp. 2.D. 10. Recd. of Th:J. Randolph 50.D. 13.
2685Clothing and Bedding Distribution List for Poplar Forest Slaves, [after 21 July 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
Poplar Forest. Grown persons plains homespun shirting Children woolen homesp. shirt g Hall. ✓ 3 ✓ 2 ½ ✓ 7 . Hanah’s
2686Enclosure: Order on United States Treasury, 18 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
J. B. 4 870 Pay to W m S. or order 10,500 D. in part of the sum of 23,950 D. appropr d by the act of Congr. for the purchase of my library as advised in my lre
2687Enclosure: Account with Nicolas G. Dufief, [6 April 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson Esqr in a/c with N G Dufief 1812 Nov 4 th Simp Fluxion 6.18 May 25 1813 〃 Mellish Map 1.00 By Cash 40.00 1812 1813
2688Agreement with Benjamin Johnson for Exchange of Poplar Forest Lands, 13 December 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
This indented deed of Exchange made on the 13 th day of December one thousand eight hundred & twelve between Benjamin Johnson of the county of Bedford on the one part, & Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the county of Albemarle on the other part witnesseth that the said parties being separately siesed in fee simple of lands in the sd county
2689Account with William Steptoe, 22 September 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
1815 Tho s Jefferson Esquire to Will: Steptoe— D r To ballance ⅌ acc t render’d— Jan y 21 st To Visit & Prescription Script m to 3 negroes £0:
2690Enclosure: Abstract of the Rivanna Company Bill, [ca. 7 November 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
A bill to amend the act intituled an act incorporating a company to open E t c the Rivanna river from Milton to Moore’s ford E t c §.1. Be it enacted by the General assembly that instead of the tolls E t c [this section goes on to fix the tolls.] §.2. And be it further enacted that it shall be lawful for the court of Albemarle county
2691List of Blankets and Cloth Distributed to Poplar Forest Slaves, [ca. 17 November–14 December 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Jame Hubbard . } 10 ½ yds woolen. 24. yds linen, of which 10. are for a bed for Cate . Cate 1 . blanket for Cate .
2692Agreement with Richard Durrett, 28 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
It is agreed Betwen Thomas Jefferson and Richard Durrett Both of the County of Albemarle that the said Durrett shall serve the said Jefferson one yeare as a Carpenter. and the said Durrett do by these presents Oblige himself to do what ever work the said Jefferson shall require in the Business of Carpenters work and the said Durrett Obliges himself to faithfully do his duty. the yeare...
2693Resolutions of the Orleans Territorial Legislature, [19 January 1810] (Jefferson Papers)
Resolutions. Résolutions. Resolved by the Legislative Council and by the house of Representatives of the Territory of Orleans , that the long, important and faithfull public services of Thomas Jefferson , late President of the United States , entitle him to the thanks of a gratefull nation. Résolu par le Conseil Legislatif
2694Notes on Samuel Scott’s Bill of Complaint, [ca. 27 May 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
as an exchange warr t is given only for so much of the original as has not been located, it is in itself a proof that it has not been employed in on an entry or location, & is therefore to be the basis of an original location & not a plaister for an old one. it is in itself therefore decisive evidence that no entry has been made under that portion of the original of which it is the...
2695Agreement with Youen Carden, 29 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
On settlement with Huein Carden there was due to him on the 15 th day of this month 40. Dollars for his year’s service as per agreement, to which I now add ten Dollars as a gratuity, making it up fifty dollars for that year, now due to him. I further agree that his wages for the second year shall be fifty dollars which I do voluntarily in consideration of the satisfaction he has given me by...
2696Samuel Scott’s Bill of Complaint in Scott v. Jefferson and Harrison, [before 27 April 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
To the honble Creed Taylor , judge of the Superior court of Chancery for the Richmond district. Humbly complaining sheweth unto your honor your orator Samuel Scott That on the 15 th day of April in the year 1789 he entered with the Surveyor
2697Deposition of James Lewis in Jefferson v. Michie, 1 September 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Edx. Note : On 1 Sept. 1815 James Lewis appeared at the house of Thomas Wells in Charlottesville and gave a deposition in the case of Jefferson v. Michie ( Tr in ViU: TJP-LBJM ; entirely in George Carr ’s hand) that was similar to the testimony he had given in the same case on
2698Extract from Minutes of the Directors of the Rivanna Company, 12 September 1810, document 2 in a group of documents on … (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Directors of the Rivanna company at Shadwell mills on Wednesday the 12 th Sep. 1810. present W m D. Meriwether , Nimrod Bramham , John Kelly and Dabney Minor . Upon taking a view of
2699Notes on Expenses, [ca. 1 May 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
£ Col o Branham 3–6–6