From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, [29 August 1798]
To Thomas Mann Randolph
[29 Aug. 1798]
Th:J. to TMR.
I find that the Ogee plain I sent you, was for the architraves of my doors as well as your windows. as we are now about these, I must borrow it of you again. what is become of the Carr’s brook expedition, and what the present intentions on that subject? we are always ready. loves & kisses to Martha & the little ones. Adieu.
RC (DLC); date supplied from endorsement; addressed: “Mr. Randolph Belmont”; endorsed by Randolph: “Aug. 29. 98.” Not recorded in SJL.
I must borrow it: at the same time the renovations were taking place at Monticello, Randolph began building a house, designed by TJ, at Edgehill, the estate across the Rivanna River just two miles from Monticello. It became the Randolph family’s permanent residence in 1800 ( , 44; , 61, plate 170).