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Scope and Contents Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.

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Scope and Contents Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to "arrival of the London ships;" orders overseer to stick close to corn and send up two Negroes to court to be judged; other family news.

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Scope and Contents Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.

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Scope and Contents Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.

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Scope and Contents Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid "J. N." and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.

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Scope and Contents Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that had drawn an account five days over allowed time; person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.

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Scope and Contents Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for "building and repairing on the Hill;" refers to difficulty in finding carpentrs, "particularly Negroes which are ...all engage d to work..."; recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter with Negroes to build; refers to birth of a son; other business news.

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Scope and Contents Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.

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Scope and Contents Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and his hope to return to his "native country"; refers to other family news.

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Scope and Contents Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten "best advice" that town has; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies; this cannot be more than sending him to Edinburgh and a sea voyage has been recommended.

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Scope and Contents Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.

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Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.

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Scope and Contents Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.

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Scope and Contents Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 Negroes, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.

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Scope and Contents Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.

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Scope and Contents Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.

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Scope and Contents Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring "Negroes" for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on a "Ben" who was never apprehended.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with "his overseer and some Negroes" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip "Toby" took to...

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Scope and Contents Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one woman slave and the explosion of the "old works about the...

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Scope and Contents Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being "In abject poverty;" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.

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Scope and Contents Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.

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Scope and Contents Reports has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; reports sister Betsey is marrying.

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Scope and Contents Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Mrs. Jerdone (Sarah Macon might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.

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Scope and Contents Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.