1James L. Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson: Deed to Craven Peyton, 29 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
this indenture made on the 29th day of Novemr. 1801. between James L. Henderson & Elizabeth his Wife on the one part and Craven Peyton on the other part all of the County of albemarle Witnesseth that the said James L. Henderson and Elizabeth his Wife in consideration of the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars to them in hand actually paid have given granted bargained and sold unto the said Craven all...
2Enclosure: Elizabeth Henderson Deed for Dower to Craven Peyton, 18 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Henderson of the state of Kentucky have this day bargained and sold to Craven Peyton of the state of Virginia, all my right, title and interest in all the property in the county of Albemarle in said state of Virginia which I possessed as Dower after the death of my husband Bennett Henderson in said county of Albemarle, except the mill, warehouse,...
3Enclosure: James L. Henderson Deed to Craven Peyton, 18 September (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men by these presents that I James L. Henderson of the state of Kentucky have this day bargained & sold Unto Craven Peyton all the right title & interest of the within named legatees of Bennett Henderson Decd. Viz. Bennett Hill Henderson, Eliza, Frances, Lucy, & Nancy Henderson, to all their Lands in the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia And its appurtenances there to...
4John Henderson Deed to Craven Peyton, 30 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
This Indenture, made this Thirtieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three: Between John Henderson and Ann B. Henderson his wife, of the County of Albemarle of the one part, and Craven Peyton of the said County of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said John Henderson, and Ann B. his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and forty pounds...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 3 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. 6. was recieved in due time. a press of business has prevented my answering sooner. I am willing to recieve William Davenport as the assignee of your lease of Shadwell. on considering the parts of the lands of the Hendersons which fall to me, I observe that it would be desireable for me to have all their shares in the three parcels on the river, but most especially in the...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 25 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 16th. was recieved on the 20th. the post having departed the day before as usual. you ask what shall be done with Shadwell? there was a wish in mr Tom Esting Randolph to have rented it. mr T M Randolph can tell whether he now wishes it. if not, let it to some one tenant, if you please, subject to my approbation which can be asked in a fortnight always. I say to some one...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 8 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had yesterday paid to mr Lilly every dollar I had, more than sufficient to carry me to Washington, to enable him to make some paiments he had engaged. the only resource in my power is to draw on Gibson & Jefferson. I send you therefore a draught on them for 50. Dollars for which I am in hopes you may be able to obtain money in Milton. in my opinion there can be little doubt that the property...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 2 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved by last post your favor of Oct. 27. informing me of the purchase of the lands of Bennet Hill Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Frances Henderson, Lucy Henderson & Nancy Henderson for 650. £ and the widow’s dower for £250. certainly I am very glad to get them secured, but the paiment of £650. by the 10th. instant is utterly out of my power. from this time to February I have to pay for...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 28 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Being unacquainted with the rules of proceeding in the land office of the U.S. I am unable to say whether they will admit a patent to be made out for yourself, rather than the heir at law. I suspect it must be for the latter; leaving you to make good your claim in opposition to him in a court of law, but this is conjecture only. Perhaps if not inconvenient for you to come by, you might in...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 30 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Soon after my letter of the 16th. had gone off, your contract for corn occurred to me, which I had not recollected before. I saw at once that your draught must have been founded on that; and before the reciept of your letter of the 23d. which is only this moment come to hand, I returned the draught with an acceptance to mr Higginbotham & with explanations of the cause of delay, and assurances...