1George Flower to Thomas Jefferson, 6 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not apologize altho’ an entire stranger to you for addressing you with the utmost simplicity & freedom. Just arrived from England I am about to proceed through the United States in search of a healthy & pleasant spot, whereupon I may pursue Agriculture and enjoy the pleasures of domestic life, free’d from those anxieties that were once confined to commercial speculations but now...
2George Flower’s Account of a Visit to Poplar Forest and Natural Bridge, [25–28 November 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Monday 24 25 Nov. 1816 Took a parting glass of Toddy with my travelling companions and rode to Poplar Forest F M r Jefferson was at home and two Miss Randolphs his grand’ trs Tuesday 23 25 —
3Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 27 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer mr George Flower is an English gentleman farmer, on a tour of the US. to look for a settlement for his family and friends. he was the travelling companion of mr Birkbeck thro’ France in the tour we possess, and brings me letters from M. de la Fayette and de Lasteyrie who speak in the highest terms of his worth. he is well informed of the affairs of Europe , and particularly of...
4George Flower’s Account of a Visit to Monticello, 12–16 [December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Thursday 12 Dec. 1816 — Morning Showery —Rode to Monticello 14 miles. Met M r Jefferson — Miss Randolphs & M rs Randolph .— Friday 13— Morn’