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Scope and Contents Refers to William's loss of Negroes; reports death of Aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick slaves; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.

Scope and Contents Refers to "Hilpik"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.

Scope and Contents Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts slave insurrection but public must be on its guard; other family news.

Scope and Contents Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.

Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; 5 "Negro" children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the "old house;" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over slaves, other family news.

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 Box: 17-19

Volume Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.

Scope and Contents Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of the slaves, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.

Scope and Contents Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among slaves; gives family news.

Scope and Contents Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.

Scope and Contents Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.

Scope and Contents Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.

Scope and Contents Refers to Judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.

Scope and Contents Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.

Scope and Contents Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.

Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until "Doomsday or the day after;" other family news.

Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that cash ? promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.

Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.

Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.

Scope and Contents Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.

Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.

Scope and Contents Explains goods sent; refers to "preservation from the destruction" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaves ; describes the "Blunderbuss" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.