1To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Chisholm, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
we have got the earth turn up the second time for the Bricks, and am now prpare the yard to dry them an I wanted to perpose to you for The Bricks to be maid at poplar forrist at the same time of making them hear for it is not necussary for both of us to attend to making bricks at one place. I can send my Brother to Bedford or can go myself, and then the Brickmaking will all be finshed at both...