Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.

Scope and Contents Refers to missing boy slave; reports "Anderson's Natt" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.

Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.

Scope and Contents Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to boy slave's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a "mechanic"; reports problems of slaves with ? Hewlett; "I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used"; other business.

Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.

Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.

Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.

Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.

Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.

Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .