1795 September 16. T. J., Monticello, to JOHN BARNES.

Letter of introduction for Mr. Peyton, merchant of Milton, to trade in Philadelphia. Barnes to send tea, glasses, tin plates, solder, and pure tin by Peyton. J. Bringhurst knows supply of pure tin.
[2542]

1799 October 1. T. J. LEASE OF SHADWELL TO CRAVEN PEYTON.

Witnessed by James Dinsmore, Robert Bolling, and Richard Richardson. Mentions Monticello.
[2577]

1799 October 1. T. J. LEASE OF SHADWELL to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Lease for a part of Shadwell for five years, the rent to be paid in gold or silver money. No field to be sown in corn more than one year; each field to lie fallow or be sown in peas or clover for two years.
[638]

1799 December 28. JAMES L. HENDERSON. DEED to TUCKER M. WOODSON.

Conveying his share of Bennett Henderson's estate, excepting his interest in a mill and a lot and house in Milton. Witnessed by Marbell Camden, William Gambill, and Bennett [H.] Henderson. John Henderson's bond for James Henderson's performance of contract, 28 December 1799, witnessed by Thomas Concord and John Agg. Woodson's assignment of his title to Craven Peyton, 25 April 1801, witnessed by Samuel H. Woodson and Bred. Gaines. (See letter from Jefferson to Peyton regarding purchase of Woodson's share 15 January 1801).

1800. T. J. [Monticello], to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Plan for crop rotation--wheat, corn, and rye--for the years 1800-1804.
[671]

1801 January 15. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Requests Peyton to purchase shares of Henderson estate for T. J. in Peyton's name. Survey of line between T. J.'s land and the Henderson land. Equal vote for Republican candidates in the election of 1800. References to Colle, [John] Watson, and [Robert] Snelson.
[677]

1801 February 18. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Purchase of John R. Kerr's and Tucker Woodson's shares of the Bennett Henderson estate. Election concluded.
[685]

1801 March 17. ISHAM HENDERSON. DEED to JAMES L. HENDERSON, Albemarle County.

Conveying Isham Henderson's share of Bennett Henderson's estate to James L. Henderson, and from him to Craven Peyton. Witnesses: Dan Richarson, Abraham Grove, John McLean, and William Clark. Confirmation of deed by Isham upon his coming of age, 6 June 1804. Certification by Matthew Flournoy and Thomas Given, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, Ky., by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County, Ky., and by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice of the Peace of Shelby County.
[689]

1801 July 10. CRAVEN PEYTON, Shadwell, to T. J., Washington.

Request for funds to be sent via Thomas Walker. Division of the Henderson estate delayed until T. J. arrives.
[716]

1801 July 14. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Shadwell.

Sends money by Thomas Walker. Expects to he home soon. Sorry J[ohn?] Henderson did not sell his shares.
[718]

1801 September 25. CRAVEN PEYTON to T. J. DS. (AD by T. J.

Declaration by Peyton that he holds in trust for T. J. the lands purchased from John R. and Sarah Kerr, James L. Henderson, Isham Henderson, and Charles Henderson, their shares in the estate of Bennett Henderson.
[734]

1801 October 3. CRAVEN PEYTON, Shadwell, to T. J.

T. J. fortunate in balloting for lots in Bennett Henderson estate. James L. Henderson who got the mill seat can be bought out. Disposition of houses occupied by [Marcy?] Thorp and Faris.
[1008]

1801 October 7. JOHN BARNES, Georgetown, to T. J.

Remittance of Craven Peyton's post notes, which are passed conveniently. Mentions John Watson, David Higginbotham, Mr. Heath, and Mr. Davison.
[737]

1801 October 8. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Payment for the Bennett Henderson estate land. Requests exact statement of all shares and a plat of the property. Instructions regarding future purchasers. Descriptions and forms for the deeds of James L. Henderson, Isham Henderson, Charles Henderson, and John R. Kerr.
[738]

1801 October 16. CRAVEN PEYTON, Shadwell, to T. J., Washington.

Purchase of shares in the Bennett Henderson estate. Instructions about Shadwell. References to John R. Kerr, J[ohn?] Henderson, James L. Henderson, [Dabney] Carr, and [William] Woods.
[741]

[1801 October 19]. T. J. LAND GRANT to VALENTINE PEYTON.

Patent for 2,000 acres of land between the Little Miami and the Scioto Rivers, to Peyton, assignee of William Washington. Grant given in consideration of Washington's military service in the Revolution, a part of Military Warrant No. 2263. Countersigned by James Madison.
[743]

1801 October 25. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Shadwell.

Instructions to rent Shadwell. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and to Thomas Eston Randolph.
[746]

1801 November 1. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Disposal of notes of Bank of Columbia which is in serious crisis. Reference to Col. C. L. Lewis.
[748]

1801 November 29. JAMES L. and ELIZABETH HENDERSON, Albemarle County, to CRAVEN Peyton, Albemarle County.

Deeding their share in the Rennett Henderson estate (with certain exceptions).
[752]

1801 December 3. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Shadwell.

Leasing of Shadwell to William Davenport. Purchase of John, Bennett H., and Nancy Henderson's shares of the Bennett Henderson estate.
[754]

1802 May 30. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, Va., to T. J., Washington.

Business regarding the Bennett Henderson estate. References to John R. Kerr and James L. Henderson.
[774]

1802 June 8. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Payment through George Jefferson, Richmond, for work done in regard to Henderson lands.
[775]

1802 June 8. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Request for delay in paying for further shares in Henderson tract. Henderson mill useless.
[776]

1802 July 17. ISLAM and BAND H. HENDERSON to JOHN HENDERSON.

Deed to lot no. 15 in Milton, Va., and to tobacco warehouses on the Rivanna River.
[784]

1802 July 17. JOHN and ANNE B. HENDERSON, Albemarle County, to RICHARD SEABROOK, Baltimore.

Deed to three tenths of warehouse, one half of lot no. 15 and all of lot no. 57 in Milton, Va.
[785]

1802 August 20. DAVID HIGGINBOTHAM, Milton, to T. J., Monticello.

Introducing Isham Henderson who wishes to borrow law books. Endorsement: "lent him 4th Blackstone / Ruffhead: Jacob's L. Dict / June 7.08. wrote to C. Peyton to recover it."
[792]

1802 September 18. ELIZABETH HENDERSON. CONTRACT WITH CRAVEN PEYTON.

Agreement on rent of house in Milton sold to Peyton, which John Henderson has rented from Elizabeth Henderson.
[797]

1802 September 18. ELIZABETH HENDERSON, Kentucky. DEED to CRAVEN PEYTON, Virginia.

Conveying all dower rights in estate of husband, Bennett Henderson, except mill, warehouse, improved lots in town of Milton. Witnesses: James L. Henderson, Charles Anderson, Eliza Henderson, Isham Henderson, John Gentry. Acknowledgment of deed in Shelby County, Ky., before Matthew Flournoy and Thomas I. Givin, Justices, by Isham Henderson and John L. Henderson, 6 June 1804. Certified by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, same date. Craig's certificate certified by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice, Shelby County Court. Deed recorded Albemarle County, July 1804. Attested by John Nicholas, Clerk.
[798]

  1802 September 18. JAMES L. HENDERSON, Shelby County, Ky. DEED to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Deed from James L. Henderson for legatees of Bennett Henderson, deceased (Bennett H., Eliza, Frances, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson) to all lands in Albemarle County except a mill, warehouse, and storehouse in Milton, Va. Witnesses: Charles Henderson, G. Tennill (?), James Barlow. Acknowledged before Matthew Flournoy, Thomas Givin, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, 6 June 1804. Certification that Flournoy and Givin are Justices of the Peace by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, 6 June 1804. Certification by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice of the Peace, that James Craig's certificate is in due form, 6 June 1804. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County Court, July 1804.
[799]

1802 October 27. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Purchase of lands of Bennett Henderson, deceased, from his widow, Elizabeth Henderson. Conveyance of land in Boone County, [Ky.?] from [James L.?] Henderson.
[809]

1802 November 2. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island.

Must delay payment for lands of the Henderson estate, because of payments due to Messrs. Overton, Brown, and Wells. References to Bennett H., Eliza, Frances, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson.
[812]

1802 November 13. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Delay in payment will be satisfactory. Asks for authority to act to put someone on Henderson lands. John Henderson's unwillingness to sell. Purchase of the Kerr share.
[815]

1802 November 20. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Payment for Henderson estate lands. Prefers action in Peyton's name. Purchase of the Kerr share.
[816]

1802 December 16. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Draft on T. J. given to D[abney] Carr. Part payment for Henderson estate lands.
[817]

1803 February 8. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Difficulty in making payment for Henderson estate. Draft in favor of [Dabney] Carr.
[822]

1803 February 19. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Requests draft on George Jefferson in payment for Henderson estate.
[825]

1803 February 23. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Gives him order on Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond, with the help of John Barnes of Georgetown. Copy of draft.
[827]

1803 February 23. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, by Mr. Hunter, Albemarle.

Banker in Georgetown enables him to enclose draft on Gibson and Jefferson to cover debt.
[2655]

1803 March 3. CRAVEN PEYTON, Richmond, to T. J., Washington.

Financing of Henderson estate purchase; draft on Gibson & Jefferson; payment to Robert Burtin.
[830]

1803 April 29. CRAVEN PEYTON, Milton, Va., to T. J., Washington.

Actions of Isaac Miller and John Henderson regarding the Henderson estate mill seat. Election of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Reference to [William] Meriwether.
[836]

 1803 April 30. JOHN and ANN[E] B. HENDERSON, Albemarle County, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Albemarle County.

Deed to share in estate of Bennett Henderson, including lots in Milton, land.
[838]

1803 May 2. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Instructions on preventing John Henderson from building a mill. T. J.'s plan for a mill of his own. References to Isaac Miller, [William] Meriwether, and [Dabney] Carr.
[839]

1803 May 30. THOMAS MANN RANDOLPH, JR., Edgehill, to T. J., Washington.

Trepanning operation necessary after Cary hit Brown on the skull with a piece of nailrod. Martha's pregnancy. Consultation with Craven Peyton concerning John Henderson's claim to ground where T. J.'s mill is to be built. Meriwether and Miller's offer to purchase whole or half of T. M. R.'s mill seat.
[842]

1803 June 7. JOHN R. and SARAH KERR. DEED to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Conveying a share of Bennett Henderson's estate with certain exceptions. References to Elizabeth and William Henderson.
[843]

1803 June 8. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Court action on John Henderson's mill. References to [Dabney] Carr, Mr. Barbour, Mr. Nelson, Isaac Miller, and [William] Meriwether.
[844]

1803 June 14. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Consultation with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., regarding the mill right of John Henderson.
[846]

1803 August 7. ELIZABETH HENDERSON to JOHN HENDERSON.

Declaration regarding John Henderson's rights to a house and mill race. Reference to Craven Peyton.
[848]

1803 August 24. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Information regarding T. J.'s tenants, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Shickle. Wheat and corn crops. Requests remittance.
[849]

1803 September 7. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Instructions for [John] Fentress, who is going to Kentucky to have Elizabeth Henderson acknowledge her deed to Peyton. Mentions D[abney] Carr.
[850]

1803 September 7. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Fentress to set out for Kentucky to have Elizabeth Henderson's deed acknowledged and to purchase Henderson family shares in the mill.
[851]

1803 September 8. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Purchase of shares in the Henderson family mill.
[852]

1803 September 20. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Requests draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Difficulty in buying mill shares because John Henderson has deepened the mill race.
[854]

1803 September [28]. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Remittance sent in payment for Henderson lands. Copy of draft on Gibson & Jefferson.
[855]

1803 November 27. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, Va.

Requests postponement and payment by installments of money due Peyton. (This is the letter reproduced in facsimile and widely distributed by the Morris Plan Banks. The excellent facsimiles are frequently mistaken for the original.)
[858]

1803 December 8. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Financial matters. John Henderson has completed an excellent canal, which was stopped by a court bill. References to [James] Barbour, Mr. Gamble, Mr. Kenny, [Nicholas] Lewis, and Sheriff Yancy.
[859]

1804 January 16. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Asks explanation of draft on himself received from [David] Higginbotham. Thought the Henderson estate transaction was closed.
[867]

1804 January 23. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump island, to T. J., Washington.

Draft in favor of [David] Higginbotham was for corn.
[868]

1804 January 30. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Has accepted draft in favor of [David] Higginbotham in payment for corn.
[869]

1804 January 31. CHARLES HENDERSON, Albemarle County, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Being of lawful age, confirms previous deeds to his share in the Henderson estate, with reserved portions: to James L. Henderson, 18 March 1801, and from James L. Henderson to Craven Peyton, 19 March 1801. Witnesses: Bennett H. Henderson, Isham Henderson, John Peyton, John McLean, Davi[d] Richardson, John L. Thomas, Ma. Camden, and David Anderson.
[870]

1804 February 14. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Purchase of John Henderson's mill seat proposed. Peyton offers to share in purchase. Requests draft on Gibson & Jefferson. References to [David] Higginbotham and Isaac Miller.
[873]

1804 February 25. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island.

Prefers to have the Henderson mill question settled in courts rather than to pay more than his previous offer. Payment for corn. References to [James] Barbour and [Dabney] Carr.
[876]

1804 March 29. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Chancellor [George Wythe?] stopped all proceedings upon Peyton's entering into bond. Requests acceptance of draft in favor of George Jefferson for corn contract.
[882]

1804 April 30. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island.

The mill dispute with John Henderson should be thrown into a single bill in chancery. Reference to Dabney Carr.
[885]

1804 May 4. CRAVEN PEYTON, Albemarle County. DEED to T. J. DS (AD by T. J.

Deed of trust to all shares of estate of Bennett Henderson on the Rivanna River near Milton, purchased on T. J.'s account and paid for by him.
[888]

1804 May 8. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island.

Sends draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Mrs. Kerr's title to Henderson warehouses. Reference to Gabriel Lilly.
[889]

1804 May 8 [date received]. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Sends copy of partition of Henderson estate. Requests payment on corn contract.
[890]

1804 June 28. BENNETT H. HENDERSON Shelby County Ky. DEED to CRAVEN PEYTON, Albemarle County.

Deed to his share of the estate of Bennett Henderson, except mill, warehouse, storehouse, and lot in Milton, Va. Acknowledged before William Taylor and David Demaree, Justices of Shelby County, 9 July 1804; their commissions certified by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, 6 August 1804. Certification by Robert Jeffries, Presiding Justice of Shelby County, that James Craig's certificate is in order, 16 January 1805. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County Court, 1 July 1805.
[897]

1804 July 5. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Recording of deeds to the Bennett Henderson estate. Army commission for Robert Peyton held probably by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
[898]

1804 November 12. T. J., Washington, to DABNEY CARR.

Money for Craven Peyton.
[2698]

1804-1812. CRAVEN PEYTON vs. JOHN HENDERSON. COURT RECORD.

Complete record of legal action arising from Peyton's purchase of the estate of Bennett Henderson. Suit over matter of rights reserved by Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson for her son, John, to permit him to convey water through her land from the Rivanna River to his mill. Peyton stopped him with injunction from Albemarle County Court, which was dissolved on appeal. Complete record of trial in county court at which Peyton attempted to prove document reserving this right was fraudulent. Deposition of witnesses, exhibits of certified copies of documents. Case decided in favor of Henderson. Peyton appealed to High Court of Chancery. Appeal refused. After inquest of jurors, Henderson established mill. Petition of appeal to George Wythe, Judge of District Chancery Court, from Peyton allowed. At Court of Appeals held at Capitol in Richmond, 7 January 1812, action of lower court affirmed. Names appearing in the record: William Alcock, James Barbour, Christopher W. Barker, James W. Bramham, N. Bramham, G. Carr, John Carr, Peter Carr, Kemp Catlett, Charlottesville, Va., Henry Chiles, Mr. Connard, James Craig, H. Dance, Martin Dawson, Isaac Ellis, Triplett T. Estis, John Fentress, Thomas C. Fletcher, Matthew Flournoy, Thomas L. Givin, Bennett Henderson, Bennett H. Henderson, Charles Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Frances Henderson, Isham Henderson, Helman Henderson, James L. Henderson, John Henderson, Lucy Henderson, Matthew Henderson, Nancy Henderson, Richard Henderson, Sarah Henderson, William Henderson, Henderson & Canardard, Elijah Hogg, John R. Kerr, Sarah Henderson Kerr, John Key, Walter Key, Charles Lewis, James Lewis, J. W. Lewis, Reuben Lewis, William McKim, Isaac Miller, Milton, Va., Dabney Minor, William D. Meriwether, Edward Moore, John Nicholas, James Old, Richard Overton, George Poindexter, Richard Price, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Aaron Ray, Richmond, Va., Rivanna River, John Rogers, Shelby County, Ky., G. Termille, Mr. Thorp, Peter Tinsley, John Watson, Christian Wertenbaker (Wertinbaker), Christopher Wingfield. William Wingfield, W. Wood, Tucker Woodson, George Wythe, Charles Yancey.
[907]

1804-1813. T. J. LEGAL BRIEF IN CASE OF JEFFERSON vs. MICHIE.

Suit against David Michie of Buck Island concerning claims of Elizabeth Henderson and her minor children to lands and mill formerly owned by Bennett Henderson at Milton. Brief contains letters or depositions of James Henderson, Richard Price, James Lewis, Elizabeth Henderson, John Henderson, Craven Peyton, Charles Henderson, David Michie, Kemp Catlett, William Wood, James Barbour, Elijah Hogg, and Martin Dawson. Appeal heard by George Wythe in Richmond. Contains documents certified in courts of Shelby County, Kentucky. Contains letters, David Michie to T. J., dated 1812 June 18, 1812 June 21, 1812 June 27, 1812 July 20, 1813 April 23, and 1813 May 30. Contains letters, T. J. to David Michie, dated 1812 June 20, 1812 June 22, 1812 June 27, 1812 July 20, 1813 April 20, and 1813 May 30.
[2700-a]

[1804-1816]. T. J. AND CRAVEN PEYTON. Documents for chancery suit against ESTATE OF BENNETT HENDERSON.

Craven Peyton's bill in the case of Peyton vs. Henderson, presented to George Wythe, judge of the High Court of Chancery; chronology of sales by various heirs to the estate; notes on rent claims in the case of the Henderson lands; 2 copies of deed, John Wood and Lucy Henderson Wood to T. J.; 3 copies of an agreement between John Wood and T. J. regarding his share of the Henderson estate; statement of the real property belonging to the legatees; and miscellaneous notes on pertinent information. Names mentioned: Richard Anderson, N. Bramham, Eliza Bullock, Kemp Catlett, George Hay, Bennett H. Henderson, Charles Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Isham Henderson, James Lewis Henderson, John Henderson, Matthew Henderson, Nancy Crawford Henderson, Sarah Henderson, and William Henderson; Henderson & Connard, David Higginbotham, Elijah Hogg, Mr. Johnson, John R. Kerr, Sarah Henderson Kerr, Walte Key, Isaac Miller, E. Moore, Matthew Nelson, Nancy Crawford Henderson Nelson, Craven Peyton, Richard Price, Thomas Eston Randolph, Richard Seabrook, Watson & Snelson, John Wood Lucy Henderson Wood, and Tucker M. Woodson.
[908]

[1804-1818]. BENNETT HENDERSON ESTATE.

Includes tabular view of rights in lands of Bennett Henderson, showing portions of widow (Elizabeth Henderson), John Henderson, Sarah Henderson Kerr, James Lewis Henderson, Charles Henderson, Isham Henderson, Bennett Hillsboro Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Frances Henderson, Lucy Henderson, Nancy Crawford Henderson, with notations of conveyances to T. J., Craven Peyton, Mr. Bramham, Tucker M. Woodson, James L. Henderson, Richard Seabrook, and John Henderson. A statement of the real property of Bennett Henderson, deceased. Courses of deed and plat of land sold to Martin Dawson by T. J. Estimate of the property of Bennett Henderson in which dower was assigned. Estimate of Bennett Henderson's estate for assigning dower. Estimate of Henderson's lands by Messrs. Watson & [Snelson?]. List of Henderson's lands purchased by T. J. The rights of T. J. to the warehouses. List of deeds for the Henderson lands. References to Watson E. Alexander, David Anderson, Eliza Bullock, John H. Bullock, Mr. Fitch, David Higginbotham, John R. Kerr, William D. Meriwether, David Mickie, Thomas E. Randolph, and Mr. Suttle.
[909]

1805 January 3. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J., Washington.

Price for shares in warehouse of the Henderson estate.
[910]

1805 February 4. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Information from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., on a commission for Robert Peyton. Purchase of shares in Henderson's warehouse difficult in present circumstances.
[913]

1805 February 25. FRANCES, LUCY, AND NANCY HENDERSON, Shelby County, Ky., to CRAVEN PEYTON, Albemarle County, Va.

Deed to their shares in Henderson's warehouse in Milton, Va., witnessed by John H. Bullock, James Davis, and John Fentress. Sworn before Matthew Flournoy and Abraham Owen, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, Ky. Flournoy's and Owen's commissions certified by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County. James L. Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson's guarantee of the deed (grantors being under age), 25 February 1805. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County Court, 7 October 1805.
[914]

1805 February 26. JOHN H. BULLOCK and ELIZA, his wife, Shelby County, Ky., to CRAVEN PEYTON, Albemarle County, Va.

Deeds to share of lands, warehouses, storehouses, mills, lots, etc., inherited by Eliza Bullock from her father, Bennett Henderson. Acknowledged before Matthew Flournoy and Abraham Owen, Justices, Shelby County, 28 February 1805, whose commissions are certified by James Craig, Clerk of Court. Foregoing certificates attested in good form by Robert Jeffries, Presiding Justice of Peace, 15 March 1805. Recorded, Albemarle County Court, October 1805, John Nicholas, Clerk.
[915]

1805 April 25. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Deeds received from Tames L. Henderson, Eliza Henderson Bullock. and other members of the family for their shares in Bennett Henderson's estate. [Richard] Anderson's doubtful title secured. Draft on T. J. in favor of George Jefferson.
[926]

1805 June 9. CRAVEN PEYTON to T. J., Washington.

[John] Henderson's interference in the collections for firewood. Deeds, depositions regarding the Henderson estate forwarded to George Hay. Requests remittance through George Jefferson. Mentions [Richard] Anderson.
[934]

1805 June 13. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Arrangements for remittance through George Jefferson. Requests particulars of purchase from Eliza Bullock and a note of the quantity of tobacco received at the Henderson warehouses for the past years. Statement of the rights in the warehouses of the Henderson heirs, Elizabeth, John, James L., Charles, Isham, Bennett H., Frances, Lucy, and Nancy C. Henderson, Eliza Henderson Bullock, and Sarah Kerr. Mentions Richard Anderson, [James W.?] Bramham, Richard Seabrook, and Tucker M. Woodson.
[935]

1805 June 25 [date received]. CRAVEN PEYTON to T. J.

Payment for Bennett Henderson estate shares. Decline in Henderson's warehouse business can be remedied by cash commission, which would restore tobacco business now going to Columbia, Va.
[937]

1805 June 28. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Payments to George Jefferson. Deeds to Bennett Henderson estate. Reference to John Bullock.
[938]

1805 June]. T. J. MEMORANDUM ON HENDERSON ESTATE.

Memorandum of the rights in the tobacco warehouses of the Henderson estate. (See entry, T. J. to Craven Peyton, 13 June 1805, for details.)
[939]

1805 August 15. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Asks consultation to inform George Hay whether he should enter an appeal in the Henderson case.
[945]

1805 September 5 [date received]. CRAVEN PEYTON to T. J.

List of shares in the tobacco warehouse of the Henderson estate purchased by T. J. [George] Hay has taken the appeal in the Henderson case.
[950]

1806 January 28. BENNETT H. HENDERSON, Shelbyville, Ky., to CRAVEN PEYTON, Milton, Va.

Will sign papers when he receives balance due. Mentions James Craig, John Henderson, and James L. Henderson.
[953]

1806 January 29. JAMES CRAIG, Shelbyville, Ky., to CRAVEN PEYTON, Milton, Va.

Answer delayed by death of younger son. Henderson deeds. Acknowledgment of Hilsman (i.e. Bennett H.) Henderson delayed until he is of age.
[954]

1806 August 12. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Cannot remit money. Valuation of the Henderson mill.
[965]

1806 October 9. JOHN HENDERSON, Albemarle County. DEED TO MATTHEW HENDERSON AND JAMES LEWIS.

Deed to tract of land on the Hardware River in Albemarle County, property in the town of Milton, a mill seat, property occupied by Thomas Eston Randolph, land in Kentucky. James Lewis and Matthew Henderson are to pay certain debts to David Higginbotham, John George, Brown, Rives & Co., Thomas Norvell & Co., Dr. Charles Everette and others. References to Hill Carter, Shelton Connard, Martha Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, James and Richard Smith, and Thomas Wells, Jr.
[970]

1806 October 9. CRAVEN PEYTON, Lancaster, Penna., to T. J., Washington.

Col. [Nicholas?] Lewis' daughters and Peyton attacked by fever. Death of Betsy Lewis. Details of Henderson estate to be settled in case of his death. Attended by Doctors Coon and Freemon.
[971]

1806 December 12. ANNE C. RANDOLPH, Edgehill, to T. J., Washington.

Thanks for grass, fowls, and flowers. References to Mr. Shoemaker, [Craven] Peyton, and Martha Randolph.
[976]

1807 January 28. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Wants William Wirt to assist George Hay in suit against John Henderson.
[985]

1807 August 10. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Cannot undertake the settlement between Col. [Nicholas?] Lewis and Peyton because of unusual press of public affairs brought on by Chesapeake affair.
[1001]

1807 September EDMUND BACON ACCOUNT.

Payments to James Carr, Thomas Burress, Jacob Kooper, John Peyton, Richard Anderson, John Rogers, James Butler.
[2743]

1807 October 16. CRAVEN PEYTON, Stump Island, to T. J.

Offers to sell Colle to T. J. and to trade other tracts with Mr. Carr. T. J.'s tenant at Milton, [Richard?] Johnson, has corn and wheat which Edmund Bacon should call for. Warehouse money all drawn. Firewood cutting prohibited at Milton.
[1009]

1807 October 24. EDMUND BACON, Monticello, to T. J. AL.

Accounts of Mr. Peyton and cooper. Mr. Craven's tobacco. Timothy planting. Corn. Work on dam. [Break in text]. Property sale. Mentions Mr. Shoemaker, Mr. Perry.
[2745]

1807 October 25. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Debts will not permit him to buy Colle. Instructions regarding corn and wheat to be delivered to Edmund Bacon. Purchase of the right of James Lewis and Matthew Henderson in the Bennett Henderson estate. Joseph C. Cabell might buy Peyton's land.
[1010]

1807 November 8. EDMUND BACON, Monticello, to T. J.

Davy to Washington. Corn from Mr. Craven, Robert Teril, Robert Burress, Mr. Peyton. Stewart drunk and working poorly. Garden work. No work at cooper's shop, Belt's home, or head gate. Mr. Maddox broke arm.
[2746]

1807 November 11. CRAVEN PEYTON to WILLIAM C. BRADBOURN, Jacob Cooper, William D. Fitch, David Higginbotham, C. T. Wertenbaker, Richard Johnson, Thomas Wells, Paul Weyate, David Anderson, Mary Thorp, Reuben Grady, and John Burks.

Terms for cutting firewood on Jefferson's land near Milton.
[1012]

1807 November 17. JOHN HENDERSON. DEED to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Conveying shares of Frances L., Lucy L., and Nancy Henderson in the estate of their father, Bennett Henderson, signed by John Henderson as guardian . Witnesses: Fleming Turner, M[artin] Dawson, James Bullock. Receipt from Henderson for money paid by Peyton on the above. Witness: Fleming Turner.
[1013]

1807 November 19. LUCY LEWIS, Monteagle, to T. J., Washington.

Letter of farewell upon leaving for mouth of Cumberland River. Mr. Peyton's goodness to her.
[1014]

1808 June 30. EDMUND BACON, Monticello, to T. J.

Mr. Peyton's account. Jerry gone to Bedford. Canal and boat. Mr. Maddox works at stables. Mentions horses, Mr. Chisolm.
[2761]

1808 September 30. T. J., Montpelier, to MARTHA RANDOLPH, Edgehill.

Gravy spoons to be converted into dessert spoons. Difficulties with his new horse. References to J. Peyton, Mr. Shoemaker, [Edmund] Bacon, James Madison, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
[1036]

1808 November 8. JAMES and LUCY LEWIS. DEED to CRAVEN PEYTON, Albemarle County.

Conveying the mill site of the Bennett Henderson estate. Mentions John Henderson and Matthew Henderson.
[1039]

1808 December 29. CRAVEN PEYTON, Richmond, to T. J., Washington.

Request that T. J. inform [Andrew] Benade of money in Philadelphia bank;. Hopes to have Henderson suit dismissed in Court of Appeals.
[1045]

1809 January 7. T. J., Washington, to ANDREW BENADE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Draft to Craven Peyton.
[2776-a]

1809 January 9. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Order on Gibson & Jefferson. Remittance to [Andrew] Benade. Wishes to sell part of Henderson's land between Colle and Milton, Va., to pay his debts.
[1048]

1809 January 18. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, Va., to T. J., Washington.

Sale of the Bennett Henderson estate lands owned by T. J. Better sale to people north of the Susquehanna.
[1050]

1809 January 24. T. J., Washington, to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Instructions for selling portion of Henderson property. [Andrew] Benade acknowledged receipt of money.
[1051]

1809 August 6. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, Va.; to T. J.

Hopes to sell some of Jefferson's land to John Akers. Is being pushed by creditors; would like to transfer titles to Henderson lands to Jefferson.
[1061]

1809 August 22. T. J. to CRAVEN PEYTON.

Declaration that Peyton not held responsible if Frances, Lucy, or Nancy C. Henderson should fail to ratify the sale of their shares in the Bennett Henderson estate when they come of age.
[1062]

1810 September 17. MARTHA C. LEWIS, LUCY B. LEWIS, ANN M. LEWIS, and CHARLES L. LEWIS, Livingston County, Kentucky, to T. J.

Death of Mrs. Charles L. Lewis. Move to Kentucky and conditions there. Loss of servants. Poor financial condition. Indebtedness to Mr. Peyton Asks T. J.'s intervention also, Uncle Randolph, Mr. Randolph, P. Carr, and D. Carr. Mentions Aunt Carr, Mrs. Randolph, and Polly Carr. Description of Ohio River, shovel fish, buffalo fish, carp, and other fish.
[2795-a]

1811 April 30. BENNETT H. HENDERSON, Shelby County, Ky., to CRAVEN PEYTON, Milton, Va.

Requests information regarding amount of land deeded for him by James L. Henderson. Wishes to dispose of his Milton holdings; fears James deeded more than he should have. Requests forwarding of two protested notes given by John Henderson to him, one on James and one on Isham Henderson.
[1113]

1811 August 4. CRAVEN and JANE PEYTON, Albemarle County. DEED to T. J.

Deed to all shares of property purchased from heirs of Bennett Henderson, deceased. Mentions: Bennett H., Charles, Eliza, Elizabeth, Frances, Isham, James L., John, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson, Sarah Henderson Kerr, Richard Anderson, Joseph Brand, James Bramham, John R. Kerr, James Lewis, and Richard Seabrook.
[1123]

1812 March 11. PATRICK GIBSON, Richmond, to T. J.

Tobacco prices. C. Peyton's Billy ordered seeds sent care of Mr. Higginbotham. Johnson brings nail rod. Flour sales. Washington reports suggest embargo.
[2813]

1812 July. T. J. MEMORANDUM.

Notes regarding deeds to the Bennett Henderson estate lands. References to Craven Peyton, Jane Peyton, and Bennett H. Henderson.
[1184]

1813 April 21. T. J., Monticello, to JOSEPH HORNSBY, [Kentucky].

Requests his aid in getting his title to Henderson land confirmed by Mrs. Thomas Hornsby, last of minor heirs of Bennett Henderson. William D. Meriwether has influenced Hornsby in this. Mentions Craven Peyton, William Pope Duval, and Gov. Christopher Greenup.
[1223]

1813 July 21. THOMAS HORNSBY, Shelbyville, Ky., to T. J., Charlottesville.

Sale of property of minor Henderson children to Craven Peyton was done without their knowledge or permission. Justifies his action regarding his wife, Frances Henderson Hornsby's share. Mentions Elizabeth Henderson, Charles Henderson, James L. Henderson, Joseph Hornsby, Christopher Greenup, and William Meriwether.
[1244]

1813 October 6. T. J., Monticello, to PATRICK GIBSON. ALS.

Drafts from Bedford to Brown and Robertson, sheriff of Bedford, Nimrod Darnell, and Jeremiah A. Goodman. Payments to Craven Peyton, David Higginbotham, William Garth (deputy sheriff of Albemarle) and Gales and Seaton (editors of National Intelligencer), Washington. Flour prices. Drought. Wheat, corn, tobacco. British blockade of Chesapeake Bay impossible to maintain in winter.
[2850]

1813 November 11. T. J., Monticello, to THOMAS HORNSBY, Shelbyville, Ky.

Requests that he meet with Gov. Christopher Greenup to adjust the differences regarding confirmation of Frances Henderson Hornsby's deed for her share of the Bennett Henderson estate, a deed made while she was a minor. References to James L. Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, John Henderson, and Craven Peyton.
[1259]

1813 December 25. ELIZABETH HENDERSON. DEPOSITION.

Deposition denying knowledge of sale of her daughter's property to Craven Peyton by James L. Henderson until several years after the transaction.
[1264]

1814 January 9. THOMAS HORNSBY, Shelbyville, Ky., to T. J., Monticello.

Sends Elizabeth Henderson's deposition regarding the shares of the minor children of Bennett Henderson. Asks about John Henderson's mill race. Value of land mortgaged to Craven Peyton as security for property near Big Bone Lick, Ky., he purchased from James L. Henderson in Virginia. References to William Meriwether and Christopher Greenup.
[1269]

1814 March 4. MARTIN DAWSON & CO., Milton, to T. J., Monticello.

T. J.'s note to Craven Peyton for corn purchases. Will accept draft on Richmond or cash at Charlottesville.
[2863]

1814 May 7. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle.

Encloses John Henderson's quitclaim for Peyton's use in defending against Elizabeth Henderson's claim that Peyton purchased for T. J. lands of minor Henderson children without her knowledge or permission. Mentions James Henderson, Thomas Hornsby.
[2867-a]

1814 August 13. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle.

Charles L. Lewis' deed.
[2870-a]

1815 February 13. RANDOLPH JEFFERSON, Snowden, to T. J., Monticello.

Sending Squire for dog. Requests return of his watch. Asks for scions of fruit trees and for vegetable seeds. Expects to be summoned in [Thomas Mann?] Randolph and Craven Peyton's suit.
[1340]

1816 December 30. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, to T. J., Monticello.

Will send deed.
[2915]

1817 January 25. VERDICT IN THE CASE OF T. J. vs. MINOR HEIRS OF BENNETT HENDERSON.

Award by Dabney and Peter Minor, arbiters in controversy between T. J. and Frances, Lucy, and Nancy C. Henderson, minor heirs of Bennett Henderson, regarding rent on lands belonging to said minor heirs and held illegally by T. J. T. J. to pay $766.80 for rent. Receipt for amount from W. D. Meriwether, attorney for heirs. Mentions Craven Peyton, James L. Henderson, and John Henderson.
[1435]

1817 March 23. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, to T. J., Monticello.

Has sold corn promised to T. J.
[2918]

1817 June 26. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, Va., to T. J., Monticello.

Asks legal opinion on deed from Lewis to Lewis. Sends copy of Wickham's and William Wirt's opinions. Note by T. J.: Peyton is bona fide purchaser and C. L. Lewis guilty of fraud by his silence.
[1460]

1817 September 18. T. J., Poplar Forest, to SAMUEL J. HARRISON.

Recommending European wines. Offers letters to Cathalan, Consul at Marseilles, and Appleton, Consul at Leghorn. Mentions Capt. Bernard Peyton as importer. Describes Roussillon, Hermitage, Florence, and Claret of Marseilles wines.
[2927-b]

1817 October 4. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, to T. J.

Corn sales.
[2928]

1817 October 30. T. J., Monticello, to PATRICK GIBSON.

Renewal of his note by the Bank of Virginia. Flour being shipped for T. J. by Mr. Colclaser in the hands of [Bernard] Peyton.
[1490]

1818 May 15. BENNETT H. HENDERSON, Glasgow, Barren County, Ky., to T. J., Monticello.

Requests private settlement of his share of Bennett Henderson estate, which his brother James L. Henderson deeded to Craven Peyton while Bennett H. Henderson was a minor. William D. Meriwether has full power of attorney.
[1557a]

1818 June 12. T. J., Monticello, to BERNARD PEYTON.

Requests procuring of a workman, Mr. Jones, to examine slate quarries and to work at Central College.
[1558]

1819 April 9. T. J., Monticello, to THOMAS COOPER, Philadelphia.

Stoves for the University. Important letter for Richard Ware, carpenter. Mentions Mr. Leschot of Charlottesville and Bernard Peyton.
[1675]

1819 April 22. THOMAS COOPER, Philadelphia, to T. J., Monticello.

Still unwell. John Vaughan to buy stoves to ship to Bernard Peyton, Richmond. Wing of Monticello destroyed by fire.
[1684]

1819 June 15. T. J., Monticello, to CHARLES F. KUPFER, Boston.

Window glass for the University. Mentions Smith and Riddle, agents in Richmond, and Bernard Peyton.
[1700]

1819 September 15. T. J. DEED of TRUST on POPLAR FOREST.

Poplar Forest deeded to Bernard Peyton and Andrew Stevenson, Directors of Bank of the United States, Richmond, as security for a loan to Wilson Cary Nicholas, endorsed by T. J. and T. J. Randolph.
[1737]

1819 December 13. CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle, to T. J.

Slave sale.
[2964]

1820 March 8. T. J., Monticello, to CRAVEN PEYTON, Monteagle.

Inability to pay debt because of failure of Bedford (Poplar Forest) crop and flour rents. His debtors unable to pay him. Requests that he "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
[1777]

1820 April 11. T. J., Monticello, to MATTHEW CAREY.

New Olive Branch. Wants to exchange copy of Haines. Mentions Bernard Peyton of Richmond.
[2974]

1821 April 16. T. J., Monticello, to THOMAS APPLETON.

Order for Ionic and Corinthian capitals; payment being made through bill from Bernard Peyton of Richmond to Samuel Williams of London. Specifications for these on enclosure. Payments to Giacomo Raggi's wife. No more money due to Michael Raggi, but he may work on columns at Carrara if Appleton wishes. Requests information on cost of capitals for the Rotunda as represented in Andrea Palladio.
[1863]

1821 August 12. T. J., Monticello, to [CRAVEN PEYTON].

Lame horse. Mr. Bacon's fodder accounts. Payment from Isham Randolph. Anne Bankhead and Charles Bankhead. To Bedford. Dr. Watkins to charge treatments to his sister to T. J.'s own account.
[2994-a]

1822 January 26. EDMUND BACON to T. J.