Scope and Contents Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.

Scope and Contents Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.

Scope and Contents Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.

Scope and Contents Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.

Scope and Contents Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since "the peace"; the horses will land in Hampton.

Scope and Contents Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £1900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.

Scope and Contents Has sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.

Scope and Contents Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another Captain and they should arrive safely.

Scope and Contents Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that "white servants do not suit this country".

Scope and Contents Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.

Scope and Contents Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.