To Thomas Jefferson from John Hemings, 11 December 1821
Dec tusday 11th 21
Sir
Plese to examon the boy befor he Leves hear that he starts right he must Carey the same mules a collar fore each and one Pair of tuge harnes all the rest of the things is at Poplar forest I shul be ready to Leave Poplar forest on the 18th ate any rate I shud wish the boy to gite to Popla forest on the 17th early a noughf fore an early starte the next day puting the architrave on the skey Light has made all the in Provement amagenible I have finish the roome all to a Little of the ser base which I shal geit Done in 2 days mour the boys is Dressing the shingels and the othar jobs be four me.
Sir I am your servant
John Hemings
MHi: Coolidge Collection.