1From Thomas Jefferson to John Strode, 5 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter to me some years ago you recommended some person to me as a manager, should I want one at Monticello—not having the letter here I am not able to turn to it, nor to recollect the name. the person whom I have there at present is at the wages of £.60. & the ordinary allowance of pork & corn for his family. he is as good a one as can be. but I yesterday recieved notice from him that...