1From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 31 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The proceedings on my lottery are too far advanced to admit the practicability of any change whatever to be made on it. I have put the whole business in to the hands of my grandson who is now on his way to Baltimore and the Northern cities, and has already disposed of tickets probably in Richmond and on the road. I have meddled so little with it that I have not even asked from him any...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 9 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you, Dear Sir, a thousand thanks for your kind present of Cabbages—they are the more acceptable as I had despaired of getting any in this part of the neighborhood. but it was the farthest of all things from my thoughts to have broken in upon your private stock at all. the negroes being the only cabbage dealers here I thought they might be so also in your neighborhood where the low...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 2 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We have failed entirely in our cabbages this year. and I understand this has been universally the case in the red lands, insomuch that there is not a single one to be bought above this. your kindness in sending us some heretofore induces me to expect that the low grounds in your neighborhood may be able to furnish us our winter’s stock. the favor then I am about to ask of you is to become our...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 11 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Letter from Thomas Jefferson. The following letter from the distinguished patriot and statesman Thomas Jefferson to Mr. Peyton of Washington City, was handed us a few days since for publication by Lewis Hamersly, Esq., of Lancaster City, who has the original in his possession. It is interesting from the fact that it shows that notwithstanding the pressing and important duties of the lofty...
5Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not seen mr T. E. Randolph but the moment I can see him, I will endeavor to get him to furnish me at least what will pay your balance. within a few days therefore I shall be able to write more definitely. I shall be glad to send for my sister Marks as soon as I know her readiness to return. affectionately yours RC ( Don Wartella, Woodstock, N.Y., 2018 ); addressed: “ Craven Peyton esq....
6Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 12 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Instead of answering your letter yesterday, I desired the bearer to tell you I should see you at Monteagle to-day, being anxious also to see my sister , before I set out to Bedford , whom you mention to be still unwell. I accordingly mounted my horse just now to visit you, but found him so lame I was obliged to turn back. with respect to the fodder I had, on mr Bacon ’s suggestion, searched...
7Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 5 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now enabled to give you an order on Cap t Peyton for 700.D. and to assure you of the balance of my debt in July. which will be 547.16 D with interest from Mar. 10. as you will see by the subjoined statement. I pray you to be assured that it has never been in my power to do more than I have done, and than what I still engage to do; and I have no doubt that your own experience proves to you...
8Enclosure: Account with Craven Peyton, [ca. 5 March 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
D 1817. Feb. 7. loan 1500 Int. to Oct. 26. 1820. 3 Y.–261 D 334. 36 1834. 36 D 1818. Dec. 1283. ℔ pork @ 8.50 D 109. 05 1820.
9Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 13 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am at this moment engaged in making arrangements which may supply the deficit of crops and prices; but it will be two or three weeks before their result will be known. the moment it is, you shall be informed what can be done either from myself, or by Jefferson to whom I am turning over all my concerns. I informed my sister Marks that I would send for her any day she would name, and I still...
10Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 19 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of the first moment it has been in my power to commence the repaiment of the sum with which you were so kind as to accomodate me by sending you an order on Cap t Peyton for 500.D. as much as I am indebted to you for your friendly forbearance, I am afraid to name dates for further payments. the spring will be the earliest, at which I shall be able to pay the half or the whole of...