1To Thomas Jefferson from Lancelot Minor, 20 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Within is a statement of my Account with Mrs Marks. The unimproved state of her land has, and will present any a nd I have never had any offer in the way of purchase—I will beg leave (if it is your wish to sell) to suggest selling it on a Credit of 5 or 7 years the bonds to carry Interest from the date I suppose the land to be worth at this time from 4 to $5 ⅌ acre. with my best wishes for...