I now inclose you an order which you ought to have recieved at the beginning of the month, but my tobo was later getting down than had been counted on, and I was unwilling to draw till I knew of it’s actual sale. the draught is for 167. D 10 C to wit

an advance for leather £20–16–1	69–35
my assumpsit for Goodman	78–35
balance of order for 170.D. for taxes	19–40
	167–10

my tobo which was all I had for market from Bedford sold very poor[ly.] you know that the wretched management there the last year oblige[d] me to turn away two overseers, and I had to remove two here for the same cause. add to this that my State and Congressional taxes ther[e] and here have taken between 900. & 1000.D. so that I am almost withou[t] the means of current expences. in this state of my affairs, I shall be unab[le,] my dear Sir, to do any thing towards my debt to you till the crop of the present year comes in. 800 bushels of wheat in the ground there & here[,] a good crop of tobo aimed at there and a small one here, under better management, will I hope place me at ease; but until then I must ask your indulgence. I shall be at Poplar Forest the 2d week of April, and shall always be happy to see you there when your convenience admits such a ride. Accept the assurance of my great esteem and respect

Th: Jefferson