From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 12 June 1802
To George Jefferson
Washington June 12. 1802.
Dear Sir
Below is a list of my poor crop of tobo. made at Poplar forest the last year. how much can I get for it with you, in cash, and how much on 90. days credit? your answer will enable me to judge what to do with it. as I am informed it was sent off in April, I presume it is with you long before this date. accept my affectionate wishes.
Th: Jefferson
| Nett | ||
| TI. | No. 1152 | 1578. |
| PF. | 1153 | 1686 |
| 1154 | 1562 | |
| 1155 | 1569. | |
| 1194. | 1796. | |
| 1195 | 1559 | |
| 1201. | 1154 | |
| 1200. | 1568 | |
| 945. | 1551 | |
| 941. | 1410 | |
| 359. | 1515 | |
| 360 | 1631 | |
| 18,466 |
PrC (MHi); at foot of text: “Mr. George Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Recorded in SJL with notation “my tobo.”
TJ had previously expressed frustration with his POOR CROP of 1801 (TJ to Thomas Leiper, 2 Dec. 1801). The calculation of 18,466 pounds included a deduction for the overseer’s share (, 2:1075).