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Discusses construction materials and methods used at Monticello. Suggests that it would be better to use riven pine slabs than linen. Includes a drawing of six parallel lines to show how the boards can be laid out. Mentions that if Oldham needs...

GLC03897

to James Oldham

Re: avoidance of involvement in other's quarrels: "I generally presume them to flow from the indulgences of too much passion of both sides" (this dispute about contractor for Monticello Greenhouse).

GLC08131