To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 20 August 1822
Augst 20th 1822.
Deare Sir.
The Paper containing a settlement of accounts dated January 28th 1821. saying all accts up to the first day of that month say Jan:y 1st.. 1821.
| was settled and on that day was due me | $634 | ..71. |
| Jany 1st your acceptance of Meeks order. in favour of my son | 12 | .. |
| wages of 1821 to sepr 22nd | 166 | ..67 |
| Wages of 1822. to sepr 22 | 166 | ..67. |
| $980 | ..05 |
The above sums with the interest on each as intitled is a correct statement as far as I now recollect.
respectfully yours
E: Bacon
at this time I cannot say whither or not it will soot me to remaine untill christmas. I shall immediately inquire into the chance of my geting a corner of the Presidents land could you inform me who to apply to to no the terms of sale. I would Gladly perchase 300 acres if I could get it at about $4000 as he ows me money
MHi: Coolidge Collection.