Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of a slave in running away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all slaves "trying the overseer" because they have all had their way so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.

Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at "Elk Creek Metting House" .

Scope and Contents Speaks of health of two slaves and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.

Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.

Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.

Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.

Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.

Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.

Scope and Contents Presents bill for keeping of slaves by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports have been returned to their proper owners, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.

Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as "regularly built"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.

Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes "Peales Museum" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.

Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.

Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.

Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury & Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.

Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.

Scope and Contents Reports has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money in Bank at Richmond; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; reports need for a new overseer, more slaves and a new mill stone.

Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports "Old Davy" died.

Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.

Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in "procuring" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.

Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.

Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.

Scope and Contents Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for slaves; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.

Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.