THOMAS JEFFERSON WILL.

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To his grandson, Francis Eppes, a portion of the Poplar Forest tract. All other property is subject to payment of debts, with the residue after payment going to Thomas J. Randolph, Nicholas P. Trist, and Alexander Garrett for the support of Martha Jefferson Randolph and her heirs. Nothing to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., to ensure that the assets will not go for payment of his debts. Thomas Jefferson Randolph is appointed sole executor, Trist and Garrett to act in the event of Thomas Jefferson Randolph's death. Codicil dated 17 March gives a gold watch to each grandchild, freedom to his slaves, Burwell, John Hemings, and Joe Fosset. Madison Hemings and Eston Hemings apprenticed to John Hemings until the age of 21 when they are to receive their freedom. To Thomas Jefferson Randolph a silver watch, and all his business and literary papers; to the University of Virginia his library, with a portion of it going to Nicholas P. Trist and Joseph Coolidge, Jr.; to James Madison a walking stick. Recommends to his daughter the care of her aunt, Anna Scott Marks. [2300], [3089]

Physical description:

ADS. 4 pp. Owned by the Albemarle County Court. Printed in facsimile: L B XIX x. Recorded 7 August 1826 by Alexander Garrett, Clerk.

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