CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

INTRODUCTION TO CAPT. BACON.

Death of Jefferson and Adams-" Thomas Jefferson Still Survives," in the Memory of his Overseer-Visit to his Neighbor, Capt. Roach-Anecdote of John Randolph-Introduction to Capt. Bacon-Mr. Jefferson and the University of Virginia-Selection of the Site-Laying of the Corner-Stone -Interest in the Erection of the University—Mr. Jefferson's Letter of Recommendation to Capt. Bacon-Capt. Bacon's Horses-His Knowledge of Blooded Stock-John Randolph's Blooded Horses-Subsequent Visits to Capt. Bacon-Manner of Taking Notes and Preparing this Volume, .

CHAPTER II.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CAPT. EDMUND BACON.

Birth-Family-Early Acquaintance with Mr. Jefferson-Employed by him as Overseer-With him Twenty Years-Visit to St. Louis in 1818-The Party-Journey on HorsebackFording Rivers-Deer, Wolves, and Wild Game on the Route -Gov. Coles and his Slaves at Edwardsville, Ill.-St. Louis a Small French Settlement-Gov. Clarke-His Views of the Future of St. Louis-Chouteau's Farm-His Anxiety to SellReasons for Not Purchasing-Return to Monticello-Subse

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quent Emigration to Kentucky-Second Visit to Missouri-
The Kentucky Widow-Determination to Return and Marry
-Satisfied with the Union,

CHAPTER III.

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MONTICELLO.

The Mountain, Mansion, Grounds, Flowers, Shrubbery, Terraced

Garden-Fruit, Vegetables-Letter of Instructions from Wash-

ington in Regard to Stock, Crops, Accounts, Shrubbery, &c.

-The Estate-Different Plantations-Premiums to Overseers

and Servants-Copy of Mr. Jefferson's Instructions on Leav-

ing Home for Washington,

CHAPTER IV.

MR. JEFFERSON'S BLOODED STOCK.

Importations of Merino Sheep-Their Great Increase in the

Country-Barbary Sheep, Fine Mutton, but not Popular-

Calcutta Hogs, Very Fine-Mr. Jefferson's Object in the Im-

portation of Stock-His Passion for Blooded Horses-De-

scription of Diomede, Brimmer, Wellington, Tecumseh, and

Eagle-His Turn-out,

CHAPTER V.

MR. JEFFERSON'S MANUFACTORIES.

Flouring Mill, Very Expensive, and a Bad Investment—Mr. Jef-

ferson's Interest in it-Letters from Washington-Sale of

Flour in Richmond-United States Bank Money-Nailery,

Very Profitable-Cloth Factory, Blacksmith, Carpenter,

Painter,.

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CHAPTER VI.

MR. JEFFERSON'S PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND HABITS.

Mr. Jefferson's Height-"Straight as a Gun-barrel "-Health,

Strength, Complexion, Self-Possession-Anecdote-Personal -

CONTENTS.

Habits-Early Rising-His Fire-Tobacco-Cards-Diet-

Ingenuity-Exercise-Attendance on Preaching-Anecdote-

The Baptist Preacher-Kindness to the Poor-Frost of 1816

-Anecdote The Old Woman and the Mule Dolphin-Busi-

ness Habits-A Written Account of Every Thing-Crop

Account-Contract for Wood-Contract with Carpenter-

Written Contracts Prevented Difficulties,

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CHAPTER VII.

MR. JEFFERSON'S FAMILY.

Mr. Jefferson's Children-Martha Married Col. Th. M. Randolph

-Maria Married John W. Eppes, and Died Young-Mrs.

Randolph like her Father in Appearance, Character, Habits,

&c.—Mr. Jefferson's Industry-Remarkable Statement-Mrs.

Randolph's Children-Their Names and Family Characteris-

tics-Mr. Jefferson's Devotion to Them-Advice—Anecdote—

Participation in Their Sports-Visits of School-Children to

Monticello A Fight-William C. Rives a Peacemaker-A

Fine Boy-Governor Randolph-His Eccentricities-His

Horse "Dromedary "-His Arrest by Wagoners-A Bad

Manager-Sale of Slaves-Bill of Sale for Maria-His

Trouble to Raise Money-Letter-Sale of Edy-Receipt-

His Failure-Charles L. Bankhead-His Intemperance-Chiv-

alry-Fight with Wm. F. Gordon-His Receipt for Winny

and her Children,

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CHAPTER VIII.

MR. JEFFERSON'S SERVANTS.

Mr. Jefferson an Indulgent Master-Not Willing to have his Ser-

vants Overworked, or Whipped-Nails Stolen by Jim Hub-

bard-His Penitence and Forgiveness-Favorite Servants-

The House Servants-In the Room when Mrs. Jefferson Died

-His Promise Not to Marry Again-Mr. Jefferson's Instruc-

tions in Regard to his Cider-Sally Hemings Crossed the

Ocean with Maria Jefferson-Their Stay in London with Mrs.

Adams-Mrs. Adams' Letters-Ursula, John Hemings, Joe

Fosset-A Fugitive Slave-Servants Freed by Mr. Jefferson

-His Views of Slavery,

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CHAPTER IX.

MR. JEFFERSON AT WASHINGTON-HIS LIBRARY.

Capt. Bacon's Visits to Mr. Jefferson in Washington-Appear-

ance of the City-The President's House-Its Domestic Ar-

rangements-Servants from Monticello-Steward-Cook-

Carriage Driver-Visitors-Dinners-Market-Expense-

Moving Home Mr. Jefferson's Goods and Servants-Snow-

Storm-Capt. Bacon Mistaken for the President—Mr. Jeffer-

son's Reception on the Way-Anxiety to See "Old Tom ”—

His Reception at Home-His Library-Sale to Congress-

Removal to Washington-Sixteen Wagon Loads-His Lounge

-Writing-Table-Bible-Reading-Chancellor Wythe's Li-

MR. JEFFERSON'S HOSPITALITY.

His Visitors-Mr. Madison-His Appearance and Character-Mr.

Monroe-His Ability-Letters-A Bad Manager-What Made

him President-The Three Ex-Presidents Together-Other

Visitors Came in Gangs-Their Horses, and what they

Consumed-Mrs. Randolph's Trouble to Entertain Them—

Mr. Jefferson's Reason for Going to Poplar Forest-Reasons

of his Failure-Gov. Wilson C. Nicholas-Thomas J. Ran-

dolph-Reasons for Leaving Mr. Jefferson-The Parting—

Subsequent Correspondence-Capt. Bacon's Opinion of Mr.

Jefferson-Conclusion,

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