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

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Scope and Contents William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes "am almost crippled with wearing Minny's slave make" and other articles; other family news.

Scope and Contents William Jerdone, "Mount Sterling," Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.

Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.

Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.

Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.

Scope and Contents Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.

Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg slave girl , implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.

Scope and Contents Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.

Scope and Contents Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.

Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.

Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.

Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.

Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.

Scope and Contents Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.

Scope and Contents Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.

Scope and Contents Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since "the peace"; the horses will land in Hampton.

Scope and Contents Has sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.

Scope and Contents Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.

Scope and Contents Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the "Orders of Reference"; urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.

Scope and Contents Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.

Scope and Contents Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.

Scope and Contents Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.