Jefferson will not be able to go to Bedford for some time. he set off this day to Richmond to see his own tobo look[ed] at and sold. he advises that that of Pop. For. be sent off immediately to Richmond. I had on the road a conversation with a gentleman of knolege on the subject, and he assures me that the Lynchbg purchaser, besides deducting the carriag[e,] witholds a dollar in the hundred for his own profit; indeed we know that every hand thro’ which a commodity passes must retain his profit: I would therefore recommend the sending off our tobo immediately, addressed to Capt Peyton.

You mentioned that the bank of Lynchburg would accomodate me with some money should I need it. I think it possible I may have occasion for 7. or 800.D. some time hence. but in the mean time I will request you to inform what is their rule as to endorsement. if a town endorser be required, it would be a disagreeable circumstance to me. I salute you with affection & respect.