1Thomas Jefferson to William Gray, 13 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ fortune has never so far befriended me as to procure me the advantage of a personal acquaintance with you, yet a harmony in political pursuits has not left us altogether strangers. on this unassuming ground I take the liberty of presenting to you a friend. Cap t Bernard Peyton , a commission merchant of Richmond proposing a tour to the North, wishes particularly to have the benefit of...
2Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The above articles were forwarded several days ago by Brice Harlow ’s Boat, & hope they will reach you safely, there is not a Bll: of nice clip d shad in the place, they have been quite scarce and very de a r all the spring—as I could not get them really good, tho’t it best to send none— The Nail Rods were the best assorted I could find in the place, they are also scarce— I rec d to=day a...
3Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I send by the stage under care a friend of mine, your bundle Books rec d from M r Gibson — They are directed to be left with M r Ja s Leitch Charlottesville , & hope they will reach you safely— I understand from Governor Randolph that M
4Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1818 (second letter) (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this M r Baker Beaven is the Gentleman who I have employed to examine your Quarry of Slate & who I am persuaded you will find entirely qualified to discharge that duty— I have written you more fully by this day’s mail on this subject to which I now refer you In haste RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 21 June 1818 and so recorded in SJL .
5Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Above I hand you ℀ sales 41 Barrels Flour rec d this morning from Shadwell Mills for your ℀ , which I sold on the Basin Bank: nett proceeds as above, say $197.69. at your credit. I have this day forwarded to Monticello a Box from Philada , & a Box & Bundle from F. A. Mayo of this City to your address, which I hope will be safely received. RC
6Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 5 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am still without any blanks from you, or notes, to renew yours at the different Banks in this City, I to day was put to my trumps completely as to the $4,000 at the Farmers Bank , the directors not being willing to take any other note but yours for its renewal, as it would relieve the security you have given me as an endorser on it; I was therefore obliged to give bond to the Bank as...
7Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 21 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have yours covering a note for $1125 negotiable at the Virg a Bank , which I have endorsed, & deposited for discount, as well as $12 interest upon it for 64 days. Your Tobacco is not yet to hand, nor is any more your Flour, when they are, will dispose of them on the best possible terms for your ℀ , of which you shall be advised. Flour $ 3 ¾ Tobacco 〃 4 @ 12 ¼ RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath...
8Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 25 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d a letter this morning from M r Pleasants , covering a check on the Branch Bank of the United States at this place for $118, which I have passed to your credit as directed— The Ton of Lump Plaistre you ordered , was for d on the 18 th Inst: by Wren ’s Boats, care
9Cesario Bias (for Bernard Peyton) to Thomas Jefferson, 14 June [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
By Thom Wood you will receive 4 Blls: Herrings & 1 Bll Shad which have been delivered to him in good order if so delivered to you please pay fght: at as Customary B. Peyton By C. Bias 5 Blls: RC ( MHi ); in Bias ’s hand; partially dated; addressed: “M r
10Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am in rec t this morning your esteemed favor covering J. W. Eppes ’s draft on the Virg a Bank for thirty five hundred $3,500 dollars payable to my order, which is drawn & at your credit, & will be paid to your orders as fast as called for— In the last three or four days have paid several small drafts of yours to various persons— I have met with the half of a delightful double Gloucester...
11Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you my sincere thanks for your kind congratulations on my late change of situation in life, and fondly hope that permanent happiness will result from it which you are pleased to anticipate.— I feel greatly obliged by the letters you were so good as to enclose, and shall loose no time after my return to Richmond (which will be in a few days) in sending out the order and Bill for the...
12Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your dft: favor S. Garland for $231, was presented & paid this day, with the addition of $19.86 interest from 12 Oct r “20.” —say in all $250.86, which is at your debit. My clerk informs me your Books from Balto: were ford d on the 18th: Inst: , by a careful Waggoner to the care of Ja s Leitch Esq e of
13Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 16th: reached me last evening, with its several enclosures. The three checks on the V a Bank from the Bursar of the University were duely paid, amounting to $1781.57, & I will forthwith proceed to execute your wishes by purchasing a bill on London for the nett sum of $1644, the first of which, together with your letter to M r Williams , shall go by the next ship to London or Liverpool
14Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favor’d last evening with yours covering chk: on Farmers Bank for $1059–66 which is at your credit in ℀ as directed— Any dfts: you may have occasion to draw will be honor’d as heretofore— I have this morning procured the 8 Boxes Tin, 3 Bundles spike Rods, & 1 Box Glass 12/18, but could not find, at Smith ’s, or any where else, 12/12 Glass, he is good enough to say he will order it...
15Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 9 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
From my not recg a letter from you by yesterday’s Mail, enclosing notes for the renewal of yours at the several Banks, am led to fear you are either indisposed, or from home; I have determined however to send this by a private hand, to ensure its reaching you, & pray you to dispatch a parcel notes forthwith , by a special messenger , if the mail is not coming immediately , as I am every moment...
16Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 15 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours covering the dft: on the Messrs: Leipers of Philada: has been rec d , & is sent on to Philada: for payment, this day, should it be met you will only have to pay postage going & advise of payment.— I sent you this day by M r Wren ’s Boat, to Milton , a package from F. A. Mayo the Book binder here— I am gratified to be able to inform you of Jefferson
17Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 12 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Our Mail from the West due last wednesday did not arrive until thursday night, after the Mail for that direction was closed, consequently could not acknowledge by it the rec t your favor 4th cur t , with the one enclosed for D r Hosack — I lost no time in procuring a check for $40 made payable to W. J. Coffee , & enclosing it in a letter to him, under cover the one to D r Hosack
18Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I shipped on saturday last by M r Johnston ’s Boat one Box only of your Wine in consequence of his not being with it himself, at the next trip if he comes the whole shall go— it is directed to the care of M r Tho s J. Randolph of Milton — N.B. Your Box of Books from Philadelphia have never yet been received— RC ( MHi
19Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 11 Inst: is now before me. I have by this days Mail, remitted, agreeable to your request, remitted Gen l H. A. S. Dearborn Collector of Boston , a Bank Check for Seventeen dollars five Cents $17 05 100 : & will receive & forward the Wine on its delivery here, by the first trusty Boatman—as well as defray the additional charges from
20Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton for Flour Sales, 31 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 6 Blls: fine & 28 Blls: X midlings Flour by B. Peyton for ℀ M r Th: Jefferson 1821 Rich d 31 July To D & Allen for Cash on the Basin } $117.75
21Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favor’d last evening with your two esteemed favors of the 21st: & 23 d Inst: the latter addressed to “Capt: Craven Peyton ”; expecting tho’ it was a mistake, ventured to open it:— the former covered one addressed to R. Rush Esq r
22Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton, [ca. 17 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Bill for £293.12.6 at 9 p r c t prem m par is $1305. 00 add 9 p r C t prm
23Cesario Bias (for Bernard Peyton) to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Johnson s Boat you will receive 1 Bll: Wine in good order if delivered to you in good order please pay freight as customary Bernard Peyton ⅌ Cesario Bias RC ( MHi ); in Bias ’s hand; dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r Tho: Jefferson Montiselo
24Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 14 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith ℀ sales your 7 Hhds: Tobacco & the balance your Flour on hand, say 98 Blls:, all of which hope will be satisfactory. I send by Woods Thom 4 Blls: Herrings 1 Bll: best family Shad , & the 6 Blls: Herrings for Lynchburg are also on the way. These are Fresh Herrings & Shad just arrived & inspected this morning. The Books mentioned in my last will be forwarded to=day either to...
25Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton for Flour Sales, 22 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 50 Barrels Fine Flour by Bernard Peyton Richmond 1822 for ℀ M r Th: Jefferson January 22 nd To Charles Palmer for cash on
26Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton for Tobacco Sales, 22 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 10 Hogsheads Tobacco by Bernard Peyton for ℀ Thomas Jefferson Esq: 1822 Rich d 22 August , To sundry persons for cash 10 Hhds: Tobacco Viz: ℔s Leaf.— { T.J. T.H. N o
27Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton for Tobacco Sales, 2 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 5 Hogsheads leaf Tobacco by Bernard Peyton for ℀ M r Tho s Jefferson 1822 Rich d 2 d August —To sundry persons for Cash 5 Hhds: Viz: N o 1=1900= 130= 1770
28Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d this morning with your esteemed letter of the 25 curt: & observe contents: Your Corks from Norfolk were forwarded immediately on their receipt, together with a Box of Books to your address from F. A. Mayo ’s of this City, by Gelmore s Boat, long enough to have reached you before this, which I hope is the case, & that they will be in good time for your purposes: whenever I...
29Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton for Flour Sales, 20 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 46 Blls: super & 4 fine Flour by B. Peyton for ℀ M r Thomas Jefferson 1821 Rich d 20 Nov r To Cap t for Cash in store
30Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have yours of the 16th: now before me with its enclosure.— Mr. Pollard , to whom I have shewn Mr. Maury’s letters letter , assures me the Bust was safely rec d , & either sent to or by Mr. Tho s