Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.

Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not "begin the war" and wonders if we "must goad them into it"; fears this will be regretful.

Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for "neck cloths"; refers to difficulty in obtaining "good sugar."

Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.

Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.

Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.

Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.

Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d "porter"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.

Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.

Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.

Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.

Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.

Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.

Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.

Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the "seaman's bill" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.

Scope and Contents Refers to illness among slaves; discusses crops and market for corn.

Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.

Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in "ranks of aquaintances"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.

Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.

Scope and Contents Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with "hire of labourers"; doesn't feel Jerdone's slaves would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.

Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .

Scope and Contents Discusses the illness and death among the slaves from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.

Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.