Jon -- Thanks very much! With such a big soap-making operation at Monticello I wonder why TJ bought soap from Jenny for 1/3 in 1773. (Memorandum Book, p. 353.) I guess he was running short. I'm interested in tracking the independent, money-making operations of slaves at Monticello. I'm very much looking forward to the appearance of Dr. Kukla's book! Henry Wiencek