Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 37

Source Record
Communication: TJs_FarmBook
SOURCE INFORMATION
Author Thomas Jefferson
Document Type Communication: TJs_FarmBook
Date Approx. 1794
Place of Origin Monticello
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Framing is from 7/6 to 15/ the square of 100. sq. f. according to the quality from the slightest to the strongest, & if found provisions Etc ⅓ is to be deducted. call 1. square then

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sawing the stuff (about 50. f.)

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133. f. of feather edge plank. (it laps 2.I. & shews 6.I.)

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planing & putting up

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100. 20d nails

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100. square feet of lathing @ 3d ½ the square yard

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450. 4d nails

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2 02 3

painting 3. coats of white lead, paint & oil included

The same work done in brick of 1½ bricks thick would take 1800. bricks, worth, making, laying, finding Etc @ 40/

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The same done in stone would take 6 perch (18.I. thick) the laying of which is worth

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Manuscript (Massachusetts Historical Society, Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 37). Scan available online here.