1William Paxton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Not long since when passing the Natural Bridge , I was solicited by Patrick Henry to write you on the subject of some tresspasses he Alledges are committing on your premises there, such as cutting timber &C. He is desireous to know If you purpose a visit to the Bridge this season, or If ’tis your wish that he should in your Absence endeavour to Asscertain the bounderies of your Original Grant...
2Thomas Jefferson to William Paxton, 29 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I should long ago have answered your friendly lette r of Aug. 4. but that it was my intention soon after that to go to Bedford , and while there to visit the Natural bridge . but my journey was retarded till late in November and the winter set in so early, that in my state of feeble health, I was obliged to decline crossing the mountain. in the summer & autumn of the ensuing year I intend to...
3Thomas Jefferson to William Paxton, 1 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose to you a letter to mr Ochiltree, Leyburn , because I wish you to be informed of it’s contents, and when read I will pray you co to contrive it to him by any safe opportunity. After parting with you at the Natural bridge a little reflection may made me sensible that the sum of 5.D. which you named as your fee could not possibly be even the legal fee. I have here turn d to the fee-law...
4William Paxton to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
A short absence, prevented my receiving your esteemed letter of the first of January , immediately on its arrival, that part of the enclosed, intended for M r Leyburn , shall be handed him the first time I pass the Natural bridge , or sooner, should a safe conveyance Offer. I verry much regret that my negligence in not sooner forwarding your Plat and certificate of survey, should have caused...