To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 8 May 1804
From Craven Peyton
[on or before 8 May 1804]
Dear Sir.
Enclosed is a rough coppy of the partition, which I just Obtained. aftar examining of it, any instructions you may give shall be strictly attended to. if it woud. be entirely convenient for you to spare a little Money & that to be deducted out of this years corn contract with the interest allowed on it untill the time of payment. I shoud. be glad as I propose starting the last of this week & am rather fearfull Money may be scarce with me. the difficulty of collection being very great.
with great Respt.
C Peyton
RC (ViU); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 8 May and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure not found, but see below.