1From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Lenox, 20 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Memorandum for mr Lenox during my absence. 1st. paint the terrasses as soon as you can, that they may be dry. 2. make 6. more benches of the same size with those already made, but with rail backs. each terras will require 3. of each kind of bench; those without backs to be placed next the stone parapet. 3. finish the Stable. the earth of the floor is to be taken out 3. feet deep. then fill up...