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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.