Box 4
Contains 5 Results:
Alexander Macaulay, ? Norfolk to his uncle, Francis Jerdone, Sr., Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia, 1800 March 9
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.
Turner Christian, Providence Forge, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1800 July 29
Scope and Contents Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old slave child.
George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1800 September 3
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.
George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1800 October 15
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.
Thomas Mitchell, n.p. to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia, 1800 November 25
Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.