1From George Washington to Craven Peyton, 23 February 1773 (Washington Papers)
Mr Gilbert Simpson of your County and I, are upon a Scheme of settling some Lands of mine upon Youghiogany in Partnership—& as it is more convenient for each of us to lay in Sundry Articles which we are already possessd off than to make a joint purchase of them it becomes necessary to have these Appraizd; for this Reason, and, in as much as the Appraisement will either be at Mr Simpsons own...
2To George Washington from Craven Peyton, 27 February 1774 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Craven Peyton, 27 Feb. 1774. This letter is listed in Thomas Birch Sons catalog no. 663, item 68, 21–23 April 1891.
3To George Washington from Craven Peyton, 27 April 1774 (Washington Papers)
I send you inclosed a Copy of the List of rents we Settled by, according to my promise. I forgot to give you the Tobacco I had received—tho. it was then in my pocket—should be glad you would advise me by the first opertunity what is best to be done with it. I am Y’r Mot H’ble Serv’t ALS , ViMtvL . In his account with George William Fairfax, GW indicates that on 26 April 1774 he received from...
4To George Washington from Craven Peyton, 28 November 1774 (Washington Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr Richard Butcher wants to Sell his Bills of Exchange and to strengthen its Credit brought Mr Nurse’s Letter to me which I send you inclosed and Mr Humphrey Keyes proposes to endorse them. If you approve of the Bills for Colo. Fairfax and choose that his Money should be paid for them, I can answer your Order to Mr Butcher for Five Hundred Pounds Currency as will suit him, he...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 15 [January] 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 6th. came to hand this day, and I am much obliged to you for thinking of me on the occasion. you mention that in [91.] you purchased a share of one of the Hendersons as valued by mr Watson & Snelson and that two others have offered you their shares on the same terms. I will very gladly be the purchaser if you will be so good as to negociate it for me, but in your own name. I...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 6 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of James Hendersons being absent it has prevented my Answering yours of the 16 Jany . sooner. immediately on his return I informd him I woud purchase the two shears of Land on the turms which he had offard me he then informd of his purchasing them of Two of his Brothars of the Ages of 20½ & 19½ years but he woud. Oblige him self to make a good title & I shoud have them on the...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 18 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I find myself very much indebted for your kind agency in the purchase of the lands for me from the Henderson’s, and shall be still more so if you will take for me also Tucker Woodson’s part at the price of 500. D. proposed by him, putting off paiment till the month of June, within the course of which all the shares shall be paid for. you mention having bought mr Kerr’s part. I do not know...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 10 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am in considerable want of Six Hundred Dollars if you can with convenience to your self spare that sum at this time, you will oblige me considerably. I have sent Thomas Walker for the purpose of takeing charge of it. you will be so Obligeing as to have it enclosd. in Bank Notes, Henderson was about to have a Devition last month, the instant I heard of it I had it postpond untill you coud be...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 14 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10th. was put into my hands by Thomas Walker about 3. or 4. hours ago, and I immediately take measures to obtain the 600. Dollars desired, in such a form as he could most safely carry & might answer your purpose. I have accordingly been able to obtain 500. dollars in 10. bills of the United states branch bank of Norfolk & 100. Dollars gold. the former will be inclosed herein;...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 3 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
from the Inclosd papars you will see how very fortunate you have been on balloting for the different Lots as they were laid of by the Commissioners. No 9. drawn by J L. Henderson most certainly includes the Mill seat . but in drawing no difference was made by the Commissioners, the House of Thorpe you will observe is likewise drawn. & leaves a ballance due the Legatees of £84.0.0. in laying of...