We yesterday forwarded by mr Pollocks Waggon the articles as per Bill above, which We hope will answer your purpose—We found it extremely difficult to procure the right sizes of Iron, but have come as near as possible— We are sorry to hear the Box of Glass opened, has turned out to be somewhat...

This mail conveys to you two copies of the enactments, which have been delayed so long. You will be surprised to learn that I have taken upon myself to send on the report without them: This went by last sunday’s mail. On meeting Genl Cocke early in the week of the sale, he immediately enquired...

Yours of yesterday encloseing $100. was recieved  your son John, the money shall be disbursed as directed, there will not be quite enough to meet the advance of board required, being 62½$. but I will advance for you what may be wanting, to make up the 62½$. Laporte left here this day week...

Yours of the 19th instant I recieved this morning, and sent it this evening to Mr Jefferson, he writes me that he wrote to you on the 17th and supposes you got his letter on the evening of the date of yours to me. his letter will no doubt give you full imformation relative to the Philadelphia...

We, do hereby agree to furnish the proctor of the University of Virginia, with such Merchandise as may be wanting for the use of said buildings at ten per cent on the Costs and Charges of getting the materials to Charlottesville, it being understood that when ever we have to Advance Cash for any...

I have caused your advertizements for lumber to be put up in this place, have had no proposals made me as yet. if there should be any you shall hear from me. I have requested the Merchants here to make proposals for furnishing the University with such articles at as it may want in their line,...

I have been informed by Mr Garrett that it is necessary to adress proposals to you on what terms I would Undertake to furnish the University with Sundry Articles in my line of Business I had expected to be in Richmond about this time but am disappointed—not having seen the Carpenters Bills for...

Your favors of the 8th & 10th instant are recieved. I have drawn copies of the Notice enclosed me and put them up in this place agreeably to your request. and will recieve any proposals which may be offered and inclose to you,Genl Cocke was with me yesterday, him and Mr Jefferson have...

1 Jany 1819 Reced of N Barksdale as proctor to the C College his bond with G Dickerson—Security for the Hire of Landry— for one hundred & 19 Dollars to be paid by the 25 Decr 1819 or bear Interest from this date

1 Jany 1819 Recvd of N Barksdale proctor to the C College for three negroes by name Sam Nelson & Squire his bond for three Hundred & ten dollars with Jas H Terrill & Smith Cock security