Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the "Fort of Mobile" with help from Havana.

Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.

Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.

Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.

Scope and Contents Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old slave child.

Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.

Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to "the disagreeable state of the Blac ks"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned slave insurrection in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.

Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.

Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.

Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.

Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.

Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.

Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.

Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.

Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and business; reports two child slaves have died and three horses.

Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell & Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell & Gairdner mistaken; other business news.

Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.