1Bond for Marriage License, 23 December 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that we Thomas Jefferson and Francis Eppes are held and firmly bound to our sovereign lord the king his heirs and successors in the sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia, to the paiment of which, well and truly to be made we bind ourselves jointly and severally, our joint and several heirs executors and administrators in witness whereof we have hereto set...
2Notice of Sale of Wayles Properties, 15 July 1773 (Jefferson Papers)
Two Thousand five Hundred and twenty Acres of land in Cumberland , commonly known by the Name of Saint Jame’s ; one Thousand four Hundred and twenty Acres in the Counties of Goochland and Cumberland , on both Sides of James River, opposite to Elk Island; and one Thousand four Hundred and eighty Acres on Herring Creek, in Charles City County. The above Tracts of Land were of the Estate of the late
3Further Notice of Sale of Wayles Properties, 9 September 1773 (Jefferson Papers)
Five Hundred and fifty Acres of land in the County of Charles City , with a convenient Dwellinghouse and other Improvements, Two Hundred and twenty Acres, in the same County, pleasantly situated on James River. Two Thousand five Hundred and twenty Acres in the County of Cumberland , commonly known by the Name of Saint James’s. And one Thousand four Hundred and twenty one Acres in the Counties...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 10 November 1775 (Jefferson Papers)
I was so much ingaged last week in watching the motions of his Lordships Tenders, that I was depriv’d the pleasure of writing to you, three of which came up the length of James Town, and were haild by some of our riflemen, and not answering were fired upon by them, another report says the Tenders fired first, and attemted to and some men, but were prevented by eight rifle men, for there are no...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 27 May 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
I writ to you the 22d. Inst. by Miles Taylor and inclos’d you £4.16.0 continentle money to buy me some articles that are not to be bought in this part of the world. We have been in dayly expectation of seeing Mrs. Jefferson for some time past, but she is not yet arriv’d, nor have I been able to hear from her since my last, but hope by next post to inclose you a letter from her. On the 22d....
6To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 3 June 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my writing to you last I have had the pleasure of hearing that Mrs. Jefferson and your family are well. This we herd from Mr. Hylton who sent one of his servants up to your house. She at that time intended to be at Mr. Hyltons last Friday. If she came we shall see her in a few days. Lord Dunmore and his motly crew have taken up their Quarte[rs] at Gwins Island in Gloucester county. I...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 3 July 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
We return’d last sunday from Elk-Hill whare we had been for a week on a visit to your good Lady; she is perfectly recover’d from her late indisposition, and except being a little weak, is as well as ever she was. She is in great expectation of seeing you in August, if your appointment to serve in Congress the insuing year dont prevent. However I am in hopes you will be able to spare a few...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 22 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Novbr. 10th. and Decbr. 11th came both together a few days ago and reliev’d us from the anxiety we had for some time been under least some indisposition might have prevented your writing. I am happy to inform you that you[r] children continue very well. Polly often mentions you and Patsy, she desires her love to you both, and begs you will make haste home, for she longs to see...
9[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 3 March 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 3 Mch. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 26 Mch. 1784. Not found.]
10[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 2 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 2 Apr. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 16 Apr. 1784. Not found.]
11[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 24 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 24 Apr. 1784. Noted in SJL as received May 7, 1784. Not found.]
12[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 16 September 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 16 Sep. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 26 Jan. 1785. Letter not found, but see TJ’s reply, 5 Feb. 1785 .]
13To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 16 September 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours by Bob came safe to hand sometime in July last. We are much oblig’d to you for the good things you directed Mr. Jameson to send us from New York. He wrote me a very polite letter and promis’d they should be sent by the first safe opportunity to Richmond from which place I expect to get them soon.—I wish it was in my power to inform you that your children were well. They as well as our...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, [14 October 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that my fears about the welfare of our children, which I mentioned in my last , were too well founded. Yours, as well as our dear little Lucy, have fallen sacrifices to the most horrible of all disorders, the whooping-cough. They both suffered as much pain, indeed more than ever I saw two of their ages experience. We were happy in having had every experience this...
15[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 14 September 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, Va., 14 Sep. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 19 Jan. 1786, “by Mr. Littlepage.” Not found, but see T.J.’s reply, 24 Jan. 1786.]
16To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 14 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Jan. 13. Feb. 5 and May 11 have all come to hand those of Jan. and Feb. I received 15 of May a few days after I had written you a long letter which I hope reach’d you without being open’d as I gave you a particular account of your affairs here. I am more inclind to think it will go safer and quicker than any other as the person who had the care of it promis’d to deliver it with...
17[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 11 April 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 11 Apr. 1786 . Entered in SJL as received 29 June 1786. Not found.]
18To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 11 April 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Their appears to be some strange fatality attending our correspondance. The last letter I have received from you was dated in may and even in that there is no mention made of several of my letters writen in the fall and winter before that date. In my two last I gave you my opinion very fully with respect to Polly’s trip to France and as there is great reason to suspect they never reach’d I...
19[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 23 May 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 23 May 1786 . Entered in SJL as received 3 May 1787. Not found.]
20To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 23 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of Dec. 11 came to hand a few days ago. Those sent by the Mr. Fitzhughs of August 30th. and September 22d. are not yet arrived. I am sorry you are so desirous of having Polly sent to you as I am certain nothing but force will now bring it about. We have try’d every argument we are capable of in order to enduce to agree to it. I have told her you wou’d meet her in Philadelphia and...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 31 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now to acknowledge the receipt of your letter by the Mr. Fitzhugh’s of August 30th. 1785. It came to hand 17th of last June accompanyed with a packet of Gardin seeds which I declind taking after knowing its contents. The postage amounted to £12. I am much concerned you shou’d put yourself to any expence on my account and beg in future you will not give your self sutch unnecessary...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 23 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favours of 22d. of April and 22d. of July were handed me on the twentieth inst. The agent of Farell & Jones has long since been with me on the subject of their demand against Mr. Wayles’s Estate. I have been pretty plain with the gentleman and cant help acknowledging I have been rather bitter in some of my expresions on the sales of our tobacco but really their conduct on that occasion...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 30 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
You will with this recieve a box containing about a bushel of the cones and seeds of the Virginia Magnola which I wish sincearly may arrive in good order. They are directed to the care of our Friend Fulwar Skipwith who will forward them to you. The Murtle and ceederberries shall be sent as soon as they can be procurd. The ceederberries I have an abundance of on my own plantation. You may...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 30 March 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last fall and sent to the care of Messrs. Fulwar Skipwith and Co. a box containing about a bushel of the cones and berries of the Holly. The Ceeder berries accompanies this which will be convey’d in a vessle belonging to Messrs. Shore & McConnico of Petersburg bound to Havedegrass. Every method in my power has been tryd to procure the Murtle berries. Many Gentlemen in the lower...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 14 April 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Meeting with an opportunity by the way of London. I have Just time to inform you that Polly will certainly sale on 1st of May in a Ship call’d the Robert commanded by Capt. Ramsay bound for London. She is a fine Ship and has every accomodation to make her cumfortable except a Female attendant. She will be attended by a Mr. John Amonit a young man of caracter who promises to do every thing in...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 30 May 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive inclos’d a copy of all your accounts with David Ross and Co. which I shou’d not have troubled you with at present knowing the multiplicity of business you have to take up your time, had not Mr. Ross requested they might be forwarded to you as soon as possible. I am glad to hear by Mr. Randolph that you are recovering from your late indisposition, as it always will give me...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 14 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry your business when at Richmond was of sutch consequence as to prevent your calling. We were all desirous of seeing you particularly as it was out of our power to visit you, being at present confind by workmen who are reparing our houses added to this our horses are so worn down with wheat treading and other drudgery that they are unfit for so long a journey. You have been very...
28To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 5 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of 4th of March was deliverd me on sunday last. I am much oblig’d by the pleasure you express at my fortunate sale. If you are determin’d to sell I wou’d recommend it to you not to sell until about XMas or a little after as Colo. Skipwith intends to dispose of one hundred on the first of October. My wishes with respect to Jack are that he shoud be brought up to some profession. The...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 27 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bermuda Hundred, 27 Apr. 1791 . Has consulted all our lawyers on The Prince of Wales and, on the basis of Wayles’ letter of 14 May 1772, they “appear all very clear in their opinions that the Executors … will be answerable for the amount of the … cargo.” The trial will be brought on in October if possible. “I hope you will be in Virginia at that time as I shall stand much in need of your...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 2 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour the 8th. of August I have recd I wish it was in my power to say somthing certain about Mazzeis claim against Capt. Hyltons Estate. It ought certainly to be paid. I never had his account and wish you coud assertain its amount. Every thing in my power shall be done to have settle’d whilst you are in Virginia. I have no part of the Estate in my hands having given in an account of my...