Mules

From Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia

Mules were very important to work at Monticello. He preferred them for hard work such as hauling heavy loads around and he knew a good breed. He mentions one breed, the Don Carlos, in 1822.[1]

Kentucky was a good market for mules. Jefferson writes, "I had been tempted by the offer of 4. of the finest mues I have ever seen from Kentucky offered me at 75. D..."[2]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Account Book, September 18, 1822.
  2. ↑ Jefferson to B. Peyton. MHi.

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