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Scope and Contents Refers to health of the "hands"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of "the old man" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].

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Scope and Contents Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.

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Helen Maxwell Macaulay, daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay married Peyton R. Southall (1776-1812), then Robert A. Anderson. Elizabeth Jerdone was the daughter of Francis Jerdone.

Scope and Contents One mourning locket, sent to a member of the Jerdone family after the deaths of the two sisters. It was later owned by Mrs. Francis Jerdone 3rd. 3.25x2.5 inches. Good condition. Engraved with "How lov'd, How valued once avails thee not,"-- "Mary Jerdone died March 12th 1821," -- "Sarah Jerdone died October 23rd, 1818". Quote is from a common epitaph. Related locket case: Mss. 39.1J47.A06.f. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969830016/. Transferred from Box 18 of the...

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Scope and Contents 6 items. Manuscript Volumes. Items include: Blacksmith's book begun November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone, begun June 15, 1783; miscellaneous notes; and "an account of timber got to build my house," November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possibly "Mt. Sterling"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia

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Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.

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Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.

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Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are "liberal wages."

Scope and Contents One fabric case for a mourning locket (Mss 39.1J47.A06e). It is black with blue border and a roughly embroidered design. Back of case is dark green. There is a loop made from the black fabric at the top of the case. The case was sent to a member of the Jerdone family after the deaths of the two sisters. It was later owned by Mrs. Francis Jerdone 3rd. It is 6inx3.5in. The case is in fair condition; worn with some fraying on the edges. Image available at...

Scope and Contents One cigar case, composed of two pieces that fit together. Given to Francis Jerdone III by President Jefferson Davis at Bloomsbury, Orange County, Virginia when Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee were entertained there during the War of 1861. Top piece measures 2.75x5x.75 inches; bottom piece measures 2.5x5x.5 inches. Fair condition; dirty with burn marks. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2928829275/.Transferred from Box 18 of Jerdone Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 2....

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Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.

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Scope and Contents Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.

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Scope and Contents Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.

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Scope and Contents Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].

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Scope and Contents Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone. (1756-1841.)

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These include promissory notes, other bank statements, and five small account books. Many of the documents involve V. M. Geddy as executor of the estate of M. L. Slater. The account books belonged to Francis Jerdone, for the period 1909-1930; John A. Barnes, 1919-1936; H. D. Cole, 1931-1936; Mary Lola Barnes, 1933-1936; and T. F. Rogers and B. D. Peachy, executors of Virginia Peachy Rogers, 1946.

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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.