Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Daniel Call
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00963 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Monticello, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 23, 1799 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
States that he received the decree against the Hendersons and is satisfied with it. Discusses the legal proceedings against his neighbors, the Henderson family, who built a mill and dam downstream from Jefferson's mill and dam on the Rivanna River. Their dam was affecting the water flow to his property. Remarks that he does not know if the defendants will oppose the decree. Mentions that all of the defendants but three are infants.
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