Conditions of sale of Short's land and a summary of the income derived from Jefferson's farms.

Updates Short on offers on his land near Monticello.

A letter of introduction to Short for William Cabell Rives, who studied law under Jefferson.

Regarding the possible sale of Short's land to the Bankhead family or another purchaser. Comments on current land transactions near Monticello and events in Washington. James Monroe will be a valuable addition to government councils.

Regarding prospects for the sale of Short's land near Monticello.

Complications surrounding the resolution of the boundary dispute over between John Carter and James Monroe on Short's land: one of the arbitrators was injured and the rest could not ascend the mountain; the matter will be settled by the county surveyor.

Shall set out for Poplar Forest in about 10 days; requests that he come there on notice of arrival to lay grounds for the plastering; shall then propose a large job to be executed here; a barn 66 feet x 42 feet; sawing will be done at his own sawmill.