Letter, 1796 May 15, Staunton, [Virginia] to Tho[ma]s Jefferson, n.p.

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Letter, 1796 May 15, Staunton, [Virginia] to Tho[ma]s Jefferson, n.p.

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Favor regarding the stonemason arrived while in New London; on return waited on mason but found him engaged; was informed that Mr. Coalter had already written Jefferson to that effect; then had recourse to a Mr. Jewell who was also unable to take work; has just returned from court at Bath where saw Mr. Cavendish from Greenbrier who told him of animal bones found in cave; toe bone 8 or 10 inches long; promised to send it to him and will forward it to Jefferson by first opportunity; severe frost injures some rye and may kill foliage.

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