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To Thomas Jefferson from Lancelot Minor, 20 August 1825

Dear Sir Louisa Aug. 20th 1825

Within is a statement of my Account with Mrs Marks.

The unimproved state of her land has, and will present any [   ] [a]nd I have never had any offer in the way of purchase—I will beg leave (if it is your wish to sell) to suggest selling it on a Credit of 5 or 7 years the bonds to carry Interest from the date I suppose the land to be worth at this time from 4 to $5 ⅌ acre. with my best wishes for your happiness I am Sir with much respect

L Minor

1821. Mrs Ann S. Marks D Lo L Minor
March 5  To ballance due as ⅌ Acct render Mr Jefferson $2.46
Oct To Land Tax paid sheriff of Lousa 90.
1822 ditto ditto 90.
1823 ditto ditto 80.
1824 ditto 80.
$5.8[6]
 
1821 Cr. [   ]
May. 2 By Cash Recd of Mr Jefferson $5 
Ball due L Minor $0.86

MHi.

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