Mr Douthat has this moment said to me that you might have the negroe man you wanted from Cooks’ estate for $600…which information I have promised him to communicate to you, to get your answer as early as possible

May 14 18201Recd of A. S Brockenbrough a draft on the bursar for twelve dollars 75 cents for Medical services to laborer at the U. Va

Agreeably to your request I have waited until now to see Mr N. Barksdale, but waited in vain; I have had several offers for the Negroes but did not hire them out as I hourly expected to see him. I send Nelson up to let you know that the Negroes may return to you provided you will give the sum of...

July 30 1820 Recd of A. S Brockenbrough a draft on the bursar for fifty one dollars 50 cents for pay for Bacon purchased of a Waggoner on the road for the use of the labourers at the U. Va

University of Virginia To Mr P. Laporte payment in full to this date by a Dft on Alex: Garrett Bursar U. Va for the above twenty five Dollars 50 cents

Within the last 4 months I have taken the liberty of addressing several letters to you on the subject of the university, whether my letters ever reached you or what cause I cannot divine, but so it is I have never received or heard one word pro or con. I am my dear sir, in a very unpleasant &...

I received youre note of yesterday offering me a portion of the worke to be done on the Western range now to be let, which was gratafying to me as it is an evidance of my having given satisfaction in my present worke as far as I have progressed, but cannot but regret although disposed to acquiess...

J; Oldham begs leave to present to the bord his Grateful acknowledgements for the encoragement he has reciv’d, and hopes to sheare a portion of the Worke that is yet to be done, at the Standird Price.

I am willing to make and Lay from 8 to 1200.000 Bricks at the University in 2 years, say 2 fifths this and the balance next year, at the prices now given $10. & 16 payable in the following manner E.i one ½ the amount during the progress and at the completition of One ½ the work. The other...