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Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.

Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.

Scope and Contents Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including slaves and prices.

Scope and Contents Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.

Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.

Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.

Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.

Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.

Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.

Scope and Contents Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests "outside clothing for the Negroes"; other family news.

Scope and Contents Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.

Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.

Scope and Contents Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.

Scope and Contents Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.

Scope and Contents Reports on hogs and wheat.

Scope and Contents Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.

Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.

Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.

Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.

Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.

Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.

Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.

Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.

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.